How far is Bloomington, MN from Otsego, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Otsego, MN is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
40.23 mi
00h 52m
Flight
33.18 mi
53.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.18 mi
Kilometers
53.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.23 mi
Kilometers
64.74 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Otsego
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T12:04
Arrive Otsego
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Plymouth
MN

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Bloomington
20.1 mi
00h 26m
To Otsego
20.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.9 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass

    1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 42: River Road

    1774 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Road Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · River Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Parrish Avenue Northeast

    1421 ft · 37 sec · Parrish Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 85th Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 85th Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 85th Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 West
22.6 mi · 56%
I 94 West
8.87 mi · 22%
MN 101 North Bypass
4.58 mi · 11%
85th Street Northeast
1.26 mi · 3%
I 35W North
1.02 mi · 3%
River Road Northeast
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 494 West

Keep slight left

15.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 26m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Otsego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Bloomington and 20.1 miles from Otsego.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 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 Otsego.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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 Plymouth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

22 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

82 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

88 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Otsego. Straight-line distance: 33.18 mi (53.4 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Otsego

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population18,887
Coordinates45.2741300, -93.5913500
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Otsego (-93.59135, 45.27413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.14
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.07 $10.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.39 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $4.86 $6.91 $13.81

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 Otsego. The current time is 12:04:01.

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.