How far is Bloomington, MN from Mayer, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Mayer, MN is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
33.61 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.03 mi
46.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.03 mi
Kilometers
46.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.61 mi
Kilometers
54.09 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T23:34
Arrive Mayer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Shorewood
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Bloomington
16.8 mi
00h 23m
To Mayer
16.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1777 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    46 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    83 m · 5 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mayer Boulevard

    35 m · 2 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1000 ft · 20 sec · Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

    1456 ft · 34 sec · Ash Avenue North/Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast

    23 m · 3 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 5 West
10.7 mi · 32%
Rolling Acres Road
9.54 mi · 28%
I 494 West
6.97 mi · 21%
Captain Jeffrey Vollmer Memorial Highway
1.51 mi · 4%
I 35W North
1.02 mi · 3%
I 494 East
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN 5 West

Keep slight right

8.97 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorewood
00h 23m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Mayer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Shorewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Bloomington and 16.8 miles from Mayer.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Mayer.

Stop Ideas Near Shorewood

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

86 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

91 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Mayer. Straight-line distance: 29.03 mi (46.72 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Mayer

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,320
Coordinates44.8849600, -93.8877500
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Mayer (-93.88775, 44.88496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.49
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.25 $8.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.67 $9.33
Premium $4.39 $5.23 $10.45
Diesel $4.86 $5.79 $11.58

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 Mayer. The current time is 23:34:28.

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.