How far is Bloomington, MN from Foley, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Foley, MN is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
76.14 mi
01h 34m
Flight
64.22 mi
103.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.22 mi
Kilometers
103.36 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.14 mi
Kilometers
122.54 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Foley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
38 mi
00h 47m
To Foley
38.1 mi
00h 47m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.9 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  15. 15

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 125th Avenue

    7.5 mi · 9 min · 125th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on 120th Avenue

    10.3 mi · 13 min · 120th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2940 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue North

    810 ft · 22 sec · Broadway Avenue North

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
23.6 mi · 31%
I 494 West
22.6 mi · 30%
120th Avenue
10.3 mi · 13%
125th Avenue
7.48 mi · 10%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Continue straight

16.6 mi · 00h 18m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 47m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Foley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Bloomington and 38.1 miles from Foley.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Foley. Straight-line distance: 64.22 mi (103.36 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Foley

City in Benton County, Minnesota

Population2,653
Coordinates45.6646900, -93.9097000
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Foley (-93.9097, 45.66469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.20
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.60 $19.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.55 $21.09
Premium $4.39 $11.81 $23.63
Diesel $4.86 $13.08 $26.17

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 Foley. The current time is 21:24:23.

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.