How far is Bloomington, MN from Ham Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Ham Lake, MN is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Ham Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Ham Lake.
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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
8.3 mi · 11 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight left
89 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto 157th Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · 157th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Jackson Street Northeast
2007 ft · 58 sec · Jackson Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 154th Avenue Northeast
45 m · 7 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Ham Lake.
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.
I 35W North
Merge slight left
8.98 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ham Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Ham Lake?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 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?
Arden Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Bloomington and 17.6 miles from Ham Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 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 Ham Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Arden Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Ham Lake. Straight-line distance: 28.39 mi (45.69 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 Ham Lake
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,943 |
| Coordinates | 45.2502400, -93.2499500 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ham Lake (-93.24995, 45.25024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
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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