How far is Bloomington, MN from Oak Park Heights, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
35.93 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.01 mi
45.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.01 mi
Kilometers
45.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.93 mi
Kilometers
57.83 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Park Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-18T06:39
Arrive Oak Park Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
South Saint Paul
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
18 mi
00h 24m
To Oak Park Heights
18 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Oak Park Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Oak Park Heights.

  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 right to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 East: Stillwater

    2712 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Osgood Avenue North

    568 ft · 21 sec · Osgood Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 59th Street North

    710 ft · 19 sec · 59th Street North

  12. 12

    Continue on 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)

    1 km · 2 min · 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North

    1125 ft · 55 sec · Penrose Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 57th Street North

    22 m · 5 sec · 57th Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Oak Park Heights.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 East
25.9 mi · 72%
MN 36 East
7.88 mi · 22%
I 35W North
1.02 mi · 3%
60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
0.64 mi · 2%
Penrose Avenue North
0.21 mi · 1%
59th Street North
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 494 East

Merge slight left

20 mi · 00h 25m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Saint Paul
00h 24m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Bloomington and Chance Snow Showers near Oak Park Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Oak Park Heights?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

South Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Bloomington and 18 miles from Oak Park Heights.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Bloomington and Chance Snow Showers near Oak Park Heights.

Stop Ideas Near South Saint Paul

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 South Saint Paul and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

City of Richfield

Richfield , MN
6700 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423
Rating 2.9/5 11 reviews City Hall
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 12.7 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 South Saint Paul.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

14 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

53 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

87 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

114 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Oak Park Heights. Straight-line distance: 28.01 mi (45.07 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Oak Park Heights

#2 Oak Park Heights

City in Washington County, Minnesota

Population4,973
Coordinates45.0313600, -92.7929800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Oak Park Heights (-92.79298, 45.03136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.07
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.53 $9.07
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.98 $9.96
Premium $4.39 $5.58 $11.16
Diesel $4.86 $6.18 $12.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Oak Park Heights. The current time is 06:39:15.

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.