How far is Bloomington, MN from East Bethel, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to East Bethel, MN is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and East Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and East Bethel.
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Start on West 90th Street
50 m · 10 sec · West 90th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 35W North
931 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 36
1758 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1359 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
68 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast
12.8 mi · 16 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Viking Boulevard Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Viking Boulevard Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and East Bethel.
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.
Central Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast
12.8 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near East Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to East Bethel?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
New Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Bloomington and 20 miles from East Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near East Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near New Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Brighton.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and East Bethel. Straight-line distance: 33.4 mi (53.75 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 84,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.8408000, -93.2982800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Bethel
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 12,102 |
| Coordinates | 45.3194100, -93.2024500 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Bethel (-93.20245, 45.31941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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