How far is Bloomington, MN from Canby, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Canby, MN is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.07 mi
03h 30m
Flight
146.35 mi
235.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.35 mi
Kilometers
235.52 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.07 mi
Kilometers
254.39 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Canby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hector
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
78.9 mi
01h 45m
To Canby
79.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Canby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Canby.

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    50 m · 10 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 35W North

    931 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1777 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.4 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    72.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min · US Highway 212

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 67

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 67

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Highway 67

  14. 14

    Continue on 10th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 67

    18.5 mi · 28 min · Highway 67

  16. 16

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Olaf Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Canby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 212
73 mi · 46%
MN 5 West
38.2 mi · 24%
Highway 67
26.9 mi · 17%
I 494 West
6.97 mi · 4%
State Highway 67
3.17 mi · 2%
10th Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 212

Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

72.9 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hector
01h 45m from Bloomington
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Canby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Canby?

The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hector is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Bloomington and 79.2 miles from Canby.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Canby.

Stop Ideas Near Hector

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hector, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hector.

RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Canby. Straight-line distance: 146.35 mi (235.52 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Canby

#2 Canby

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,645
Coordinates44.7088500, -96.2764300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Canby (-96.27643, 44.70885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.11 L · about $19.92
Round trip
$39.83
11.16 gal · 42.22 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.92 $39.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.88 $43.76
Premium $4.39 $24.51 $49.01
Diesel $4.86 $27.14 $54.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Canby. The current time is 23:05:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.