How far is Bloomington, MN from Hutchinson, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Hutchinson, MN is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
57.23 mi
01h 18m
Flight
52.57 mi
84.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.57 mi
Kilometers
84.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.23 mi
Kilometers
92.11 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Sat, May 30, 12:19 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 1:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-30T11:01
Arrive Hutchinson
Sat, May 30, 12:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Maple
MN

Human settlement in Waconia Township, Minnesota, United States of America

From Bloomington
28.5 mi
00h 39m
To Hutchinson
28.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1777 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    46 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    9 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    15.6 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bluff Street Northeast

    560 ft · 15 sec · Bluff Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Adams Street Northeast

    667 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Adams Street Southeast

    831 ft · 25 sec · Adams Street Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast

    1095 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    812 ft · 25 sec · Main Street South

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue Southwest

    39 m · 6 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rolling Acres Road
34.2 mi · 60%
MN 5 West
10.7 mi · 19%
I 494 West
6.97 mi · 12%
I 35W North
1.02 mi · 2%
I 494 East
0.29 mi · 1%
2nd Avenue Southeast
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Rolling Acres Road

Exit the roundabout

15.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple
00h 39m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Hutchinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Maple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Bloomington and 28.7 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Maple

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

50 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

81 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

107 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 52.57 mi (84.6 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 Hutchinson

City in Minnesota

Population1,200
Coordinates44.8877400, -94.3697100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Hutchinson (-94.36971, 44.88774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $7.21
Round trip
$14.42
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.21 $14.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.92 $15.84
Premium $4.39 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $4.86 $9.83 $19.65

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Hutchinson. The current time is 11:01:05.

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.