How far is Bloomington, MN from Wheatland, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Wheatland, MN is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
36.36 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.54 mi
44.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.54 mi
Kilometers
44.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.36 mi
Kilometers
58.52 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheatland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-23T05:43
Arrive Wheatland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Elko New Market
MN

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

From Bloomington
18.1 mi
00h 25m
To Wheatland
18.2 mi
00h 25m

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
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko, New Market

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 260th Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Natchez Avenue

    69 m · 5 sec · Natchez Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Natchez Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 30th Street West

    5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 19

    61 m · 11 sec · State Highway 19

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 70th Street West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 70th Street West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kent Avenue

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Kent Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Lake Trail

    2114 ft · 2 min · Union Lake Trail

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Lake Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
18.4 mi · 51%
30th Street West
5.06 mi · 14%
State Highway 19
4.02 mi · 11%
70th Street West
2.58 mi · 7%
Natchez Avenue
2.04 mi · 6%
260th Street East
1.92 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight right

18.3 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elko New Market
00h 25m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wheatland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Bloomington and 18.2 miles from Wheatland.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elko New Market, 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 Elko New Market.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

46 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Wheatland. Straight-line distance: 27.54 mi (44.32 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wheatland

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,302
Coordinates44.4646900, -93.4835600
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Wheatland (-93.48356, 44.46469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.39 $5.62 $11.24
Diesel $4.86 $6.23 $12.45

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 Wheatland. The current time is 05:43:43.

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.