How far is Cokato, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Cokato, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
58.66 mi
01h 05m
Flight
46.52 mi
74.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.52 mi
Kilometers
74.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.66 mi
Kilometers
94.41 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 7:16 PM CDT
Return by in Cokato
Mon, May 4, 8:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cokato
2026-05-04T18:11
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 7:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cokato
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
Maple Plain
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Cokato
27.3 mi
00h 32m
To Bloomington
31.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue South

    1534 ft · 35 sec · Broadway Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cokato Street East

    2893 ft · 38 sec · Cokato Street East

  3. 3

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  4. 4

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  7. 7

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  9. 9

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on US 12

    2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12

  11. 11

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  13. 13

    Continue on Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    11 mi · 15 min · Babcock Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South

    3022 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
13.9 mi · 24%
I 494 South
13.9 mi · 24%
Babcock Boulevard
13.2 mi · 23%
Babcock Boulevard West
3.93 mi · 7%
60th Street Southwest
3.54 mi · 6%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 494 South

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Plain
00h 32m from Cokato
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cokato and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Maple Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Cokato and 31.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cokato and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Plain

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

37 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

73 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

101 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cokato and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 46.52 mi (74.87 km).

Cokato

#1 Cokato

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,397
Coordinates45.0758000, -94.1899800
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue South (-94.190115, 45.075801)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.12 $16.23
Premium $4.39 $9.09 $18.18
Diesel $4.86 $10.07 $20.14

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Cokato and Bloomington. The current time is 18:11:01.

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.