How far is Bloomington, MN from Scandia, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Scandia, MN is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
48.01 mi
01h 01m
Flight
37.3 mi
60.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.3 mi
Kilometers
60.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.01 mi
Kilometers
77.27 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scandia
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T22:22
Arrive Scandia
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Lexington
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
24 mi
00h 30m
To Scandia
24 mi
00h 30m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36

    1758 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1359 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    13.8 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 97, CR 23

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 97 East

    97 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lake Drive Northeast

    906 ft · 17 sec · Lake Drive Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Scandia Trail North

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Scandia Trail North

  13. 13

    Continue on Scanida Trail North

    650 ft · 10 sec · Scanida Trail North

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North

    72 m · 4 sec · Scandia Trail North

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North

    1400 ft · 22 sec · Scandia Trail North

  16. 16

    Continue on Scandia Trail North

    2125 ft · 37 sec · Scandia Trail North

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North

    39 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Scandia Trail North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Oakhill Road North

    1597 ft · 49 sec · Oakhill Road North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Olinda Trail North

    51 m · 7 sec · Olinda Trail North

  21. 21

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36
21.4 mi · 45%
I 35W North
14.7 mi · 31%
Scandia Trail North
10.9 mi · 23%
Oakhill Road North
0.3 mi · 1%
MN 97
0.23 mi
Lake Drive Northeast
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

MN 36

Keep slight left

13.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 30m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Scandia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Bloomington and 24 miles from Scandia.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Scandia.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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 Lexington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 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 10.4 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 Lexington.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

20 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

90 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Scandia. Straight-line distance: 37.3 mi (60.03 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Scandia

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,168
Coordinates45.2535800, -92.8057700
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Scandia (-92.80577, 45.25358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.06
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.03 $12.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.63 $13.25
Premium $4.39 $7.42 $14.84
Diesel $4.86 $8.22 $16.44

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 Scandia. The current time is 22:22:59.

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.