How far is Bloomington, MN from Young America (historical), MN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, MN to Young America (historical), MN is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
36.87 mi
00h 47m
Flight
30.43 mi
48.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.43 mi
Kilometers
48.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.87 mi
Kilometers
59.33 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Young America (historical)
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-19T05:50
Arrive Young America (historical)
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Chaska
MN

City in Minnesota

From Bloomington
18.4 mi
00h 23m
To Young America (historical)
18.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Young America (historical).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Young America (historical).

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1777 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Faxon Road

    1472 ft · 41 sec · Faxon Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    18 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 2nd Avenue

    2283 ft · 2 min · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast 2nd Avenue

    980 ft · 43 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Young America (historical).

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 5 West
27.6 mi · 75%
I 494 West
6.97 mi · 19%
I 35W North
1.02 mi · 3%
Southeast 2nd Avenue
0.62 mi · 2%
I 494 East
0.29 mi · 1%
Faxon Road
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN 5 West

Keep slight left

25.9 mi · 00h 31m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chaska
00h 23m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Young America (historical).

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Young America (historical)?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Chaska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Bloomington and 18.5 miles from Young America (historical).

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Young America (historical).

Stop Ideas Near Chaska

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Young America (historical). Straight-line distance: 30.43 mi (48.97 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 Young America (historical)

This Carver County city in Minnesota, with a population of about 1,530, is situated at an elevation of 1,030 feet.

Population1,530
Coordinates44.7827400, -93.9135800
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomington (-93.29828, 44.8408)
End: Young America (historical) (-93.91358, 44.78274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
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
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $4.64
Round trip
$9.28
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.64 $9.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.10 $10.19
Premium $4.39 $5.71 $11.42
Diesel $4.86 $6.32 $12.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Young America (historical). The current time is 05:50:47.

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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.