How far is Bloomington, MN from Delano, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Delano, MN is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.34 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.74 mi
44.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.74 mi
Kilometers
44.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.34 mi
Kilometers
55.27 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delano
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Delano
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Wayzata
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Bloomington
17.1 mi
00h 23m
To Delano
17.2 mi
00h 23m

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 Delano.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto Bridge Avenue West

    677 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Avenue West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 West
14.5 mi · 42%
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi · 32%
Babcock Boulevard
6.1 mi · 18%
US 12 West
1.23 mi · 4%
I 35W North
1.02 mi · 3%
I 494 East
0.29 mi · 1%
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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayzata
00h 23m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Delano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Wayzata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Bloomington and 17.2 miles from Delano.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 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 Delano.

Stop Ideas Near Wayzata

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wayzata and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

25 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

83 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

89 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Delano. Straight-line distance: 27.74 mi (44.64 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Delano

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,353
Coordinates45.0419100, -93.7891300
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Delano (-93.78913, 45.04191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.32
Round trip
$8.64
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.32 $8.64
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.74 $9.49
Premium $4.39 $5.31 $10.63
Diesel $4.86 $5.89 $11.77

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 Delano. The current time is 00:21:20.

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.