How far is Bloomington, MN from Olmsted County, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Olmsted County, MN is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.93 mi
01h 58m
Flight
72.81 mi
117.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.81 mi
Kilometers
117.18 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.93 mi
Kilometers
144.73 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olmsted County
Mon, Jul 27, 8:02 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Mon, Jul 27, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-07-27T06:04
Arrive Olmsted County
Mon, Jul 27, 8:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Cannon Falls
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
44.9 mi
00h 59m
To Olmsted County
45 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
91°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Olmsted County.

  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

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 149, MN 55: Dodd Road

    1701 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dodd Road

    3226 ft · 1 min · Dodd Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 22: W Circle Drive, 55th Street NW

    1356 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 55th Street Northwest

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 55th Street Northwest

  22. 22

    Continue on 48th Street Northeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 48th Street Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue North

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadway Avenue North

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Circle Drive Northeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Circle Drive Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on 30th Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · 30th Avenue Southeast

  26. 26

    Continue on Towne Club Parkway Southeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Towne Club Parkway Southeast

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast

    64 m · 6 sec · Eastwood Road Southeast

  28. 28

    Turn right

    42 m · 21 sec

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1726 ft · 3 min

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
29.7 mi · 33%
Rochester
21 mi · 23%
I 494 East
8.67 mi · 10%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 6%
County 9 Boulevard
4.07 mi · 5%
East Circle Drive Northeast
3.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Rochester

Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

21 mi · 00h 24m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
72.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cannon Falls
00h 59m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Olmsted County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Olmsted County?

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Bloomington and 45 miles from Olmsted County.

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

The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Olmsted County.

Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

30 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

55 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

88 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

110 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Olmsted County. Straight-line distance: 72.81 mi (117.18 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Olmsted County

#2 Olmsted County

County in Minnesota, United States

Population159,298
Coordinates44.0037500, -92.4017700
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Olmsted County (-92.40177, 44.00375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12.01 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.63
6.34 gal · 24.02 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.31 $22.63
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.43 $24.86
Premium $4.39 $13.92 $27.85
Diesel $4.86 $15.42 $30.84

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 · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Olmsted County. The current time is 06:04:31.

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.