How far is Bloomington, MN from Independence, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Independence, MN is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Independence.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
24 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
2168 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata
2840 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi · 15 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Turn right onto Valley Road
949 ft · 42 sec · Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Independence.
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.
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Independence?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Minnetonka Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Bloomington and 14.9 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minnetonka Mills.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Independence. Straight-line distance: 23.72 mi (38.18 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 Independence
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 3,786 |
| Coordinates | 45.0252400, -93.7074600 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Independence (-93.70746, 45.02524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.11 | $10.21 |
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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