How far is Bloomington, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
150.69 mi
02h 24m
Flight
128.06 mi
206.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.06 mi
Kilometers
206.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.69 mi
Kilometers
242.52 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 30, 3:08 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 30, 5:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-30T12:43
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Apr 30, 3:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Pine City
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Bloomington
75.2 mi
01h 12m
To Woodbury
75.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36

    1758 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1359 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 73: Moose Lake

    1722 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto MN 73

    1.4 km · 1 min · MN 73

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 73

  14. 14

    Continue on Arrowhead Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Arrowhead Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Folz Boulevard

    2647 ft · 1 min · Folz Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 73

    22.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 73

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36
107 mi · 71%
State Highway 73
22.9 mi · 15%
I 35W North
14.7 mi · 10%
1st Street
3.6 mi · 2%
MN 73
1.23 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Lane
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

MN 36

Keep slight left

82.2 mi · 01h 28m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine City
01h 12m from Bloomington
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Bloomington and 75.4 miles from Woodbury.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.99 one way or $37.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Pine City

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

97 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 128.06 mi (206.09 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.13 L · about $18.99
Round trip
$37.97
10.64 gal · 40.26 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.99 $37.97
Mid-grade $3.92 $20.86 $41.72
Premium $4.39 $23.37 $46.73
Diesel $4.86 $25.88 $51.75

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Woodbury. The current time is 12:43:24.

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.