How far is Bloomington, MN from Walcott, MN?
The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Walcott, MN is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Rice County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Walcott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Walcott.
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Start on West 90th Street
63 m · 13 sec · West 90th Street
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Turn left onto West Bloomington Freeway
46 m · 4 sec · West Bloomington Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South
815 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
36.3 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 21
90 m · 4 sec
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Continue on MN 21, I 35 Business
803 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Shieldsville Boulevard
631 ft · 15 sec · Shieldsville Boulevard
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Continue on Lyndale Avenue North
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lyndale Avenue North
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Turn left onto Division Street West
2004 ft · 46 sec · Division Street West
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 9th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 10th Street Southwest
2358 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Willow Street
1495 ft · 46 sec · Willow Street
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Turn left onto Glynview Trail
2.4 mi · 6 min · Glynview Trail
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Continue on Cabot Avenue
1953 ft · 59 sec · Cabot Avenue
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Turn left onto 240th Street East
3.1 mi · 8 min · 240th Street East
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Turn right onto Falk Avenue
2539 ft · 2 min · Falk Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Falk Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Walcott.
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.
I 35W South
Merge slight right
36.3 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Walcott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Walcott?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Bloomington and 23.6 miles from Walcott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomington and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Walcott.
Stop Ideas Near Webster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Webster.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Walcott. Straight-line distance: 42.35 mi (68.16 km).
#1 Bloomington
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 84,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.8408000, -93.2982800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walcott
Township in Rice County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,007 |
| Coordinates | 44.2333000, -93.1835500 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walcott (-93.18355, 44.2333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.33 | $14.67 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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