How far is Bloomington, MN from Grass Lake, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Grass Lake, MN is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
72.22 mi
01h 33m
Flight
65.06 mi
104.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.06 mi
Kilometers
104.71 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.22 mi
Kilometers
116.23 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grass Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive Grass Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Ham Lake
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
36.1 mi
00h 46m
To Grass Lake
36.1 mi
00h 46m

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
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Grass Lake.

  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

    9 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36

    1758 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1359 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

    40.3 mi · 49 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    145 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 107 Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 107 Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Avenue South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Avenue South

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 107

    3.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 107

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 133rd Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 133rd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Queen Street

    29 m · 3 sec · Queen Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Queen Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
40.4 mi · 56%
I 35W North
14.7 mi · 20%
MN 36
7.69 mi · 11%
State Highway 107
3.35 mi · 5%
US 10 West
2.83 mi · 4%
Highway 107 Northeast
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

40.3 mi · 00h 49m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ham Lake
00h 46m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grass Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Grass Lake?

The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Ham Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Bloomington and 36.1 miles from Grass Lake.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 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 Grass Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Ham Lake

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

78 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

94 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Grass Lake. Straight-line distance: 65.06 mi (104.71 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grass Lake

Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,070
Coordinates45.7780200, -93.1677200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Grass Lake (-93.16772, 45.77802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.65 L · about $9.10
Round trip
$18.20
5.1 gal · 19.3 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.10 $18.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.00 $20.00
Premium $4.39 $11.20 $22.40
Diesel $4.86 $12.40 $24.81

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 Grass Lake. The current time is 01:36:07.

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.