How far is Cedar Lake, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Cedar Lake, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pennington County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Lake and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake and Bloomington.
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Start on 250th Street East
18 m · 5 sec · 250th Street East
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Turn right onto Panama Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Panama Avenue
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Turn right onto 220th Street East
1.5 km · 1 min · 220th Street East
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Continue on McMahon Lane
1 mi · 2 min · McMahon Lane
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Continue on 217th Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · 217th Street East
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Continue on Lucerne Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Lucerne Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lucerne Boulevard
36 m · 3 sec · Lucerne Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Lucerne Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Lucerne Boulevard
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Continue on 210th Street West
2656 ft · 47 sec · 210th Street West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
879 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway
59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
50 m · 4 sec · West 90th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Lake and Bloomington.
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.
I 35 North
Keep slight left
7.09 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Cedar Lake and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Lake to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Cedar Lake and 12.3 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Lake and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Lake and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.35 km).
#1 Cedar Lake
Township in Scott County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,021 |
| Coordinates | 44.5871900, -93.4402300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 84,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.8408000, -93.2982800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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