How far is Bloomington, MN from Spicer, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Spicer, MN is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
100.05 mi
02h 16m
Flight
84.61 mi
136.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.61 mi
Kilometers
136.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.05 mi
Kilometers
161.02 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spicer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Spicer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Howard Lake
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Bloomington
50 mi
01h 08m
To Spicer
50.1 mi
01h 08m

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
76°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Wayzata

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road

    2168 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West: Wayzata

    2840 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

    11 mi · 15 min · Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  17. 17

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on US 12

    1 km · 51 sec · US 12

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast

    2418 ft · 39 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto US 12

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12

  21. 21

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  23. 23

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  25. 25

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  27. 27

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  28. 28

    Continue on Cokato Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street

  29. 29

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  30. 30

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  31. 31

    Continue on Parker Avenue East

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Parker Avenue East

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Sibley Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on US Highway 12

    13.3 mi · 18 min · US Highway 12

  34. 34

    Continue on 15th Ave Northeast

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 15th Ave Northeast

  35. 35

    Turn right onto County Road 4 Northeast

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 4 Northeast

  36. 36

    Turn left onto 60th Avenue Northeast

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 60th Avenue Northeast

  37. 37

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Avenue South

    2624 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue South

  39. 39

    Turn right

    1705 ft · 42 sec

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    1165 ft · 30 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
15.4 mi · 15%
I 494 West
14.5 mi · 15%
US Highway 12
13.3 mi · 13%
Parker Avenue East
11.8 mi · 12%
Officer Bill Mathews Memorial Highwa
11 mi · 11%
Babcock Boulevard
6.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 12

Continue on US Highway 12

13.3 mi · 00h 18m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howard Lake
01h 08m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Rain Showers Likely near Spicer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Howard Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Bloomington and 50.1 miles from Spicer.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomington and Rain Showers Likely near Spicer.

Stop Ideas Near Howard Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Howard Lake, 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 Howard Lake.

RAIL

St. Cloud

57 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

71 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Spicer. Straight-line distance: 84.61 mi (136.17 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Spicer

Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,224
Coordinates45.2330200, -94.9400100
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Spicer (-94.94001, 45.23302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.36 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.20
7.06 gal · 26.72 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.60 $25.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.84 $27.68
Premium $4.39 $15.50 $31.01
Diesel $4.86 $17.17 $34.34

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 Spicer. The current time is 01:11:17.

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.