How far is Bloomington, MN from Waseca, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Waseca, MN is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
63.73 mi
01h 17m
Flight
53.72 mi
86.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.72 mi
Kilometers
86.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.73 mi
Kilometers
102.57 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waseca
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Waseca
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Dundas
MN

City in Rice County, Minnesota, United States

From Bloomington
31.9 mi
00h 38m
To Waseca
31.9 mi
00h 38m

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
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    63 m · 13 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Bloomington Freeway

    46 m · 4 sec · West Bloomington Freeway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    815 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    38.5 mi · 42 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 60

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West

    77 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highway 60 West

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West

  8. 8

    Continue on Morristown Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 60

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 60

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
38.6 mi · 61%
State Highway 13
8.98 mi · 14%
Morristown Boulevard
7.78 mi · 12%
State Highway 60
5.38 mi · 8%
North State Street
1.69 mi · 3%
Highway 60 West
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight right

38.5 mi · 00h 42m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dundas
00h 38m from Bloomington
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Waseca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Dundas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Bloomington and 31.9 miles from Waseca.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dundas

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

54 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

59 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Waseca. Straight-line distance: 53.72 mi (86.46 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Waseca

City in Minnesota

Population8,835
Coordinates44.0777400, -93.5074400
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Waseca (-93.50744, 44.07774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $8.03
Round trip
$16.06
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.03 $16.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.82 $17.64
Premium $4.39 $9.88 $19.76
Diesel $4.86 $10.94 $21.89

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 Waseca. The current time is 23:14:26.

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.