How far is Dassel, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Dassel, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
61.3 mi
01h 11m
Flight
52.05 mi
83.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.05 mi
Kilometers
83.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.3 mi
Kilometers
98.65 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Dassel
Wed, Apr 22, 10:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dassel
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dassel
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
Independence
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Dassel
30.1 mi
00h 35m
To Bloomington
31.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    23 m · 6 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Parker Avenue East

    2497 ft · 32 sec · Parker Avenue East

  3. 3

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  4. 4

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Cokato Street West

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street West

  6. 6

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  7. 7

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  10. 10

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  12. 12

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on US 12

    2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12

  14. 14

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  16. 16

    Continue on Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  19. 19

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

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    11 mi · 15 min · Babcock Boulevard

  21. 21

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

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South

    3022 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dassel 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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
15.9 mi · 26%
I 494 South
13.9 mi · 23%
Babcock Boulevard
13.2 mi · 22%
Babcock Boulevard West
3.93 mi · 6%
60th Street Southwest
3.54 mi · 6%
50th Street Southwest
2.72 mi · 4%
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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
00h 35m from Dassel
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dassel and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Dassel and 31.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.71 one way or $15.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dassel and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Independence

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

42 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

69 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

105 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dassel and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 52.05 mi (83.76 km).

Dassel

#1 Dassel

Township in Meeker County, Minnesota

Population1,556
Coordinates45.0816300, -94.3069300
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-94.306942, 45.081629)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.19 L · about $7.71
Round trip
$15.42
4.32 gal · 16.38 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.71 $15.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.47 $16.94
Premium $4.39 $9.49 $18.97
Diesel $4.86 $10.51 $21.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dassel and Bloomington. The current time is 19:38:23.

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.