How far is Bloomington, MN from Dassel, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Dassel, MN is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
60.87 mi
01h 23m
Flight
52.05 mi
83.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.05 mi
Kilometers
83.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.87 mi
Kilometers
97.96 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dassel
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T22:36
Arrive Dassel
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Independence
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
30.4 mi
00h 41m
To Dassel
30.5 mi
00h 41m

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
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road

    2168 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata

    2840 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

    11 mi · 15 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  17. 17

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on US 12

    1 km · 51 sec · US 12

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast

    2418 ft · 39 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto US 12

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12

  21. 21

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  23. 23

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  25. 25

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  27. 27

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  28. 28

    Continue on Cokato Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street

  29. 29

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  30. 30

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  31. 31

    Continue on Parker Avenue East

    2497 ft · 34 sec · Parker Avenue East

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    23 m · 2 sec · 1st Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
15.4 mi · 25%
I 494 West
14.5 mi · 24%
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi · 18%
Babcock Boulevard
6.1 mi · 10%
60th Street Southwest
3.54 mi · 6%
50th Street Southwest
2.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

11 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
00h 41m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Dassel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Bloomington and 30.5 miles from Dassel.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Dassel.

Stop Ideas Near Independence

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

42 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

69 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

105 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Dassel. Straight-line distance: 52.05 mi (83.76 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Dassel

Township in Meeker County, Minnesota

Population1,556
Coordinates45.0816300, -94.3069300
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Dassel (-94.30693, 45.08163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.35
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.67 $15.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.43 $16.86
Premium $4.39 $9.44 $18.89
Diesel $4.86 $10.46 $20.92

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 Dassel. The current time is 22:36:06.

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.