How far is Bloomington, MN from Kingston, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Kingston, MN is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.93 mi
01h 34m
Flight
55.35 mi
89.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.35 mi
Kilometers
89.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.93 mi
Kilometers
112.54 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Kingston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Delano
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
34.9 mi
00h 47m
To Kingston
35 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road

    2168 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata

    2840 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

    11 mi · 15 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  17. 17

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on US 12

    1 km · 51 sec · US 12

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast

    2418 ft · 39 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto US 12

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12

  21. 21

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  23. 23

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  25. 25

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  27. 27

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  28. 28

    Continue on Cokato Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street

  29. 29

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  30. 30

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  31. 31

    Continue on Parker Avenue East

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Parker Avenue East

  32. 32

    Turn right onto State Highway 15

    8.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 15

  33. 33

    Turn right onto County Road 27

    916 ft · 30 sec · County Road 27

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 722nd Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · 722nd Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 722nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
15.4 mi · 22%
I 494 West
14.5 mi · 21%
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi · 16%
State Highway 15
8.08 mi · 12%
Babcock Boulevard
6.1 mi · 9%
60th Street Southwest
3.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
00h 47m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Bloomington and 35 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 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 Kingston.

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

65 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

112 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 55.35 mi (89.07 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 Kingston

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,273
Coordinates45.1969100, -94.3133200
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Kingston (-94.31332, 45.19691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.63
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.82 $17.63
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.68 $19.37
Premium $4.39 $10.85 $21.70
Diesel $4.86 $12.01 $24.03

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Kingston. The current time is 00:21:30.

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.