How far is Bloomington, MN from Jackson, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Jackson, MN is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Jackson.
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Start on West 90th Street
63 m · 13 sec · West 90th Street
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Turn left onto West Bloomington Freeway
46 m · 4 sec · West Bloomington Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South
815 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 13 South: Shakopee
2600 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South, CR 21: Mankato
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
69 m · 7 sec
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Continue on County Road 78
1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right onto 147th Street
1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street
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Turn left onto Red Rock Drive
1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South
80 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 4 South, CR 57: Sherburn
1621 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 4
14.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 4
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Continue on Broadway Avenue South
736 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 4
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 4
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Continue on 70th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 70th Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Jackson
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71: Jackson, Windom
1126 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 71
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 169 South
Continue straight
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Jackson?
The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Skyline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Bloomington and 74.4 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Skyline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Skyline.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 118.78 mi (191.15 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 Jackson
City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,619 |
| Coordinates | 43.6207900, -94.9886000 |
| Altitude | 401 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-94.9886, 43.62079)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $18.74 | $37.47 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.59 | $41.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.06 | $46.12 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $25.54 | $51.07 |
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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