How far is Bloomington, MN from Chatfield, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Chatfield, MN is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.1 mi
02h 12m
Flight
87.94 mi
141.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.94 mi
Kilometers
141.52 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.1 mi
Kilometers
170.75 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatfield
Sun, May 3, 5:13 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, May 3, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-03T03:00
Arrive Chatfield
Sun, May 3, 5:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Belle Creek
MN

Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota

From Bloomington
53 mi
01h 06m
To Chatfield
53.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 149, MN 55: Dodd Road

    1701 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dodd Road

    3226 ft · 1 min · Dodd Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    38.5 mi · 47 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest

    12 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street Southwest

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
55.6 mi · 52%
Rochester
21 mi · 20%
I 494 East
8.67 mi · 8%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 6%
County 9 Boulevard
4.07 mi · 4%
I 35W North
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 South

Continue straight

38.5 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Creek
01h 06m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chatfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Bloomington and 53.1 miles from Chatfield.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chatfield.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belle Creek, 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 Belle Creek.

RAIL

Red Wing station

23 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

67 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

83 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

100 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Chatfield. Straight-line distance: 87.94 mi (141.52 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Chatfield

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,234
Coordinates43.8455200, -92.1890500
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Chatfield (-92.18905, 43.84552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.17 L · about $13.35
Round trip
$26.70
7.48 gal · 28.34 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.35 $26.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.66 $29.33
Premium $4.39 $16.43 $32.85
Diesel $4.86 $18.19 $36.38

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Chatfield. The current time is 03:00:37.

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.