How far is Bloomington, MN from Inver Grove Heights, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Inver Grove Heights, MN is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Inver Grove Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Inver Grove Heights.
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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 right to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester, Saint Paul
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 South: Rochester
2776 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 26: 70th Street East
1542 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto 70th Street East
1.5 km · 2 min · 70th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 70th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Inver Grove Heights.
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 494 East
Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 00h 14m
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 Inver Grove Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Inver Grove Heights?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Bloomington and 8.1 miles from Inver Grove Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Inver Grove Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Inver Grove Heights. Straight-line distance: 12.53 mi (20.16 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 Inver Grove Heights
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 35,776 |
| Coordinates | 44.8480200, -93.0427200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inver Grove Heights (-93.04272, 44.84802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
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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