How far is Bloomington, MN from Wells, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Wells, MN is about 93 miles (149.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
92.99 mi
01h 57m
Flight
78.58 mi
126.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.58 mi
Kilometers
126.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.99 mi
Kilometers
149.66 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Morristown
MN

City in Minnesota, US

From Bloomington
46.5 mi
00h 58m
To Wells
46.5 mi
00h 58m

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
73°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Wells.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Elysian Lake Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · East Elysian Lake Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Owen Street

    1461 ft · 27 sec · North Owen Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    2602 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1938 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 30th Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto 355th Avenue

    2650 ft · 41 sec · 355th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 35th Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · 35th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2836 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 83

    2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 30

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 30

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 20th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · 20th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on 570th Avenue

    6.5 mi · 9 min · 570th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Northwest

    2642 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest

    37 m · 4 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
38.6 mi · 42%
State Highway 60
10.6 mi · 11%
35th Street
9.37 mi · 10%
Morristown Boulevard
7.78 mi · 8%
East Elysian Lake Road
6.54 mi · 7%
570th Avenue
6.52 mi · 7%
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
78.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 58m from Bloomington
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93 miles (149.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Bloomington and 46.5 miles from Wells.

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

The direct path is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells.

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

84 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Wells. Straight-line distance: 78.58 mi (126.46 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Wells

City in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,691
Coordinates43.7460700, -93.7288400
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Wells (-93.72884, 43.74607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.42 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.41
6.56 gal · 24.84 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.71 $23.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.86 $25.72
Premium $4.39 $14.41 $28.81
Diesel $4.86 $15.95 $31.91

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 Wells. The current time is 04:53:10.

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.