How far is Cambridge, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.17 mi
01h 00m
Flight
50.7 mi
81.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.7 mi
Kilometers
81.59 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.17 mi
Kilometers
92 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, May 25, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Cambridge
Mon, May 25, 7:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-05-25T05:56
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, May 25, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
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
Blaine
MN

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

From Cambridge
28.6 mi
00h 30m
To Bloomington
28.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue West

    1 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue West

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1799 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway
30.3 mi · 53%
US 10 East
25.5 mi · 45%
1st Avenue West
0.97 mi · 2%
90th Street
0.22 mi
West 90th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Merge slight left

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
50.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blaine
00h 30m from Cambridge
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cambridge and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Cambridge and 28.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cambridge and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Blaine

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blaine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Golden Valley City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Golden Valley City Hall

Golden Valley , MN
7800 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blaine.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

22 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

86 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 50.7 mi (81.59 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,514
Coordinates45.5727400, -93.2243900
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue West (-93.22439, 45.572679)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $7.21
Round trip
$14.42
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.21 $14.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.92 $15.84
Premium $4.39 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $4.86 $9.83 $19.65

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Bloomington. The current time is 05:56:56.

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.