How far is Grass Lake, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Grass Lake, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
72.5 mi
01h 15m
Flight
65.06 mi
104.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.06 mi
Kilometers
104.71 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.5 mi
Kilometers
116.68 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in Grass Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grass Lake
2026-04-23T01:38
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grass Lake
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
Ham Lake
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Grass Lake
36.2 mi
00h 38m
To Bloomington
36.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Grass Lake and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grass Lake and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Queen Street

    29 m · 8 sec · Queen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 133rd Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 133rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 107

    3.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 107

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Avenue North

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Avenue North

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 107 Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 107 Northeast

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Highway 107 Northeast

    93 m · 14 sec · Highway 107 Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    100 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grass Lake 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 107 Northeast
41.5 mi · 57%
US 10 East
25.5 mi · 35%
State Highway 107
3.35 mi · 5%
Main Avenue North
1 mi · 1%
133rd Avenue
0.79 mi · 1%
90th Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 107 Northeast

Merge slight right

28.2 mi · 00h 33m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ham Lake
00h 38m from Grass Lake
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Grass Lake 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 Grass Lake to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Ham Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Grass Lake and 36.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ham Lake

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

32 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

78 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

94 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grass Lake and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 65.06 mi (104.71 km).

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#1 Grass Lake

Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,070
Coordinates45.7780200, -93.1677200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Queen Street (-93.167739, 45.77802)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $9.14
Round trip
$18.27
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.14 $18.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.04 $20.08
Premium $4.39 $11.24 $22.49
Diesel $4.86 $12.45 $24.90

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 Grass Lake and Bloomington. The current time is 01:38:08.

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.