How far is Bloomington, MN from Lauderdale, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Lauderdale, MN is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.32 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.81 mi
19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.81 mi
Kilometers
19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.32 mi
Kilometers
23.05 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Richfield
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
7.1 mi
00h 11m
To Lauderdale
7.1 mi
00h 11m

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
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward East Hennepin Avenue

    1511 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Southeast 11th Avenue

    129 m · 16 sec · Southeast 11th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Hennepin Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Hennepin Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward MN 280 North

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1515 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
11.9 mi · 83%
East Hennepin Avenue
1.83 mi · 13%
MN 280 North
0.49 mi · 3%
Southeast 11th Avenue
0.08 mi · 1%
West 90th Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Merge slight left

8.98 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 11m from Bloomington
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Bloomington and 7.1 miles from Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 $1.78 one way or $3.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 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 Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

12 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

68 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 11.81 mi (19 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Lauderdale

#2 Lauderdale

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Population2,484
Coordinates44.9985800, -93.2057800
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Lauderdale (-93.20578, 44.99858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.91 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.57
1 gal · 3.82 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.78 $3.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.39 $2.20 $4.39
Diesel $4.86 $2.43 $4.86

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 Lauderdale. The current time is 02:37:14.

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.