How far is Bloomington, MN from New Prague, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to New Prague, MN is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and New Prague.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and New Prague.
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Start on West 90th Street
63 m · 13 sec · West 90th Street
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Turn left onto West Bloomington Freeway
46 m · 4 sec · West Bloomington Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South
815 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
18.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 260th Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Natchez Avenue
69 m · 5 sec · Natchez Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Natchez Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 30th Street West
5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
34 m · 6 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on 280th Street West
1218 ft · 30 sec · 280th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East
32 m · 3 sec · Main Street East
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street East
779 ft · 19 sec · Main Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East
29 m · 2 sec · Main Street East
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street East
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East
16 m · 2 sec · Main Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street East
526 ft · 15 sec · Main Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Avenue Southeast
30 m · 2 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Avenue Southeast
53 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and New Prague.
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.
I 35W South
Merge slight right
18.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Prague.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to New Prague?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Bloomington and 17.3 miles from New Prague.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 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 New Prague.
Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and New Prague. Straight-line distance: 24.67 mi (39.71 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 84,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.8408000, -93.2982800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Prague
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,820 |
| Coordinates | 44.5433000, -93.5760700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Prague (-93.57607, 44.5433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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