How far is Farming, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Farming, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
100.66 mi
01h 37m
Flight
78.6 mi
126.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.6 mi
Kilometers
126.5 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.66 mi
Kilometers
162 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:41 AM CDT
Return by in Farming
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farming
2026-04-23T09:04
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farming
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Farming
49 mi
00h 48m
To Bloomington
51.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 42

    24 m · 9 sec · County Highway 42

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 23

    6.3 mi · 15 min · County Road 23

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street West

    1689 ft · 48 sec · Main Street West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grant Avenue Southwest

    1858 ft · 57 sec · Grant Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 4th Street West

    713 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street West

  6. 6

    Continue on 4th Street Southeast

    14.2 mi · 18 min · 4th Street Southeast

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward Interstate 94 East

    2035 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.2 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farming 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate 94 East
52.6 mi · 52%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 22%
4th Street Southeast
14.2 mi · 14%
County Road 23
6.32 mi · 6%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 2%
Grant Avenue Southwest
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Interstate 94 East

Merge slight left

52.2 mi · 00h 56m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
78.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 48m from Farming
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Farming and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Farming and 51.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Farming and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farming and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 78.6 mi (126.5 km).

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#1 Farming

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,083
Coordinates45.5152400, -94.5980600
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway 42 (-94.59807, 45.515107)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.45 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
7.1 gal · 26.9 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.92 $27.84
Premium $4.39 $15.59 $31.18
Diesel $4.86 $17.27 $34.53

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 Farming and Bloomington. The current time is 09:04:08.

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.