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

The driving distance from Ham Lake, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.49 mi
00h 39m
Flight
28.39 mi
45.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.39 mi
Kilometers
45.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.49 mi
Kilometers
57.12 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in Ham Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ham Lake
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ham Lake
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Arden Hills
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

From Ham Lake
17.7 mi
00h 19m
To Bloomington
17.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Ham Lake and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 154th Avenue Northeast

    45 m · 9 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Street Northeast

    2007 ft · 59 sec · Jackson Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 157th Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 157th Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    61 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ham 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
25.5 mi · 72%
157th Avenue Northeast
9.26 mi · 26%
Jackson Street Northeast
0.38 mi · 1%
90th Street
0.22 mi · 1%
West 90th Street
0.04 mi
154th Avenue Northeast
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Merge slight left

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arden Hills
00h 19m from Ham Lake
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ham Lake and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ham Lake to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arden Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Ham Lake and 17.8 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ham Lake and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Arden Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Arden Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden Hills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

99 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ham Lake and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 28.39 mi (45.69 km).

Ham Lake

#1 Ham Lake

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population16,943
Coordinates45.2502400, -93.2499500
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 154th Avenue Northeast (-93.249946, 45.24992)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.90 $9.80
Premium $4.39 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $4.86 $6.08 $12.16

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 Ham Lake and Bloomington. The current time is 23:41:44.

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.