How far is Bloomington, MN from Minneota, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Minneota, MN is about 158.4 miles (255 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.44 mi
03h 25m
Flight
133.4 mi
214.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.4 mi
Kilometers
214.69 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.44 mi
Kilometers
254.98 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneota
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Minneota
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hector
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
79 mi
01h 42m
To Minneota
79.3 mi
01h 42m

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
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    36.4 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    71.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min · US Highway 212

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 23/67

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Highway 23/67

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 290th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 290th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Erie Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Erie Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 290th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 290th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 68

    3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68

  17. 17

    Continue on East Burlingame Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Burlingame Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 68

    4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 68

  19. 19

    Continue on East 1st Street

    2723 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Monroe Street

    16 m · 1 sec · North Monroe Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 212
71.8 mi · 45%
MN 5 West
38.2 mi · 24%
State Highway 23/67
26.7 mi · 17%
State Highway 68
8.67 mi · 5%
I 494 West
6.97 mi · 4%
290th Street
1.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 212

Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

71.8 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
133.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hector
01h 42m from Bloomington
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Minneota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.4 miles (255 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Hector is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Bloomington and 79.3 miles from Minneota.

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

The direct path is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Minneota.

Stop Ideas Near Hector

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Minneota. Straight-line distance: 133.4 mi (214.69 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Minneota

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,339
Coordinates44.5588500, -95.9855900
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Minneota (-95.98559, 44.55885)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.16 L · about $19.95
Round trip
$39.90
11.18 gal · 42.32 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.95 $39.90
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.92 $43.84
Premium $4.39 $24.55 $49.10
Diesel $4.86 $27.19 $54.38

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 Minneota. The current time is 21:24:04.

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.