How far is Bloomington, MN from Cedar Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Cedar Lake, MN is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.48 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.86 mi
30.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.86 mi
Kilometers
30.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.48 mi
Kilometers
39.4 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T01:04
Arrive Cedar Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Deer Park
MN

Township in Pennington County, Minnesota

From Bloomington
12.2 mi
00h 15m
To Cedar Lake
12.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Cedar Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    63 m · 13 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Bloomington Freeway

    46 m · 4 sec · West Bloomington Freeway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    815 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    13.5 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 70: Lakeville, Farmington

    1864 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 210th Street West

    1647 ft · 32 sec · 210th Street West

  7. 7

    Continue on Lucerne Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Lucerne Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lucerne Boulevard

    32 m · 2 sec · Lucerne Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Lucerne Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lucerne Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on 217th Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 217th Street East

  11. 11

    Continue on McMahon Lane

    1 mi · 2 min · McMahon Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on 220th Street East

    1.5 km · 1 min · 220th Street East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Panama Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Panama Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 250th Street East

    18 m · 3 sec · 250th Street East

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 250th Street East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
13.7 mi · 56%
Lucerne Boulevard
3.22 mi · 13%
Panama Avenue
3 mi · 12%
217th Street East
1.88 mi · 8%
McMahon Lane
1.02 mi · 4%
220th Street East
0.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight right

13.5 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Park
00h 15m from Bloomington
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Cedar Lake?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Bloomington and 12.2 miles from Cedar Lake.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cedar Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deer Park, 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 Deer Park.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

31 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

63 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

111 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

116 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.35 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cedar Lake

Township in Scott County, Minnesota

Population3,021
Coordinates44.5871900, -93.4402300
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Cedar Lake (-93.44023, 44.58719)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.07
Round trip
$6.14
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.07 $6.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.37 $6.74
Premium $4.39 $3.78 $7.55
Diesel $4.86 $4.18 $8.37

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 Cedar Lake. The current time is 01:04:01.

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.