How far is Bloomington, MN from Le Sueur, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Le Sueur, MN is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.3 mi
01h 04m
Flight
40.08 mi
64.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.08 mi
Kilometers
64.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.3 mi
Kilometers
79.34 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 10:48 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 30, 11:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-30T09:44
Arrive Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 10:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jordan
MN

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
24.6 mi
00h 32m
To Le Sueur
24.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Le Sueur.

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    63 m · 13 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Bloomington Freeway

    46 m · 4 sec · West Bloomington Freeway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    815 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 13 South: Shakopee

    2600 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South, CR 21: Mankato

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    1473 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard

    69 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 78

    1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 147th Street

    1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Red Rock Drive

    1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South

    80 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 22: Le Sueur

    1071 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 22

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Road 22

  21. 21

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    3149 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 South
34.2 mi · 69%
MN 13 South
5.35 mi · 11%
I 35W South
4.29 mi · 9%
Louisville Road
2.04 mi · 4%
Commerce Street
0.72 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 169 South

Merge slight left

11.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
00h 32m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Le Sueur?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Bloomington and 24.7 miles from Le Sueur.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Stop Ideas Near Jordan

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Le Sueur. Straight-line distance: 40.08 mi (64.51 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Le Sueur

#2 Le Sueur

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates44.4613500, -93.9152400
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Le Sueur (-93.91524, 44.46135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.59 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.48 gal · 13.18 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.82 $13.65
Premium $4.39 $7.64 $15.28
Diesel $4.86 $8.46 $16.93

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Le Sueur. The current time is 09:44:06.

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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.