How far is Dodge Center, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Dodge Center, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge Center and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge Center and Bloomington.
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Start on East Main Street
1207 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2038 ft · 49 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 190th Avenue
1159 ft · 19 sec · 190th Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 14 West, MN 56 North: Owatonna
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
3211 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
47.9 mi · 51 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 Dodge Center and Bloomington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
47.9 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dodge Center and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge Center to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Faribault is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Dodge Center and 39 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.71 one way or $19.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dodge Center and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Faribault
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 Faribault.
Red Wing station
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge Center and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 60.27 mi (97 km).
#1 Dodge Center
City in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.0280200, -92.8546400 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $10.67 | $21.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.95 | $23.89 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
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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