How far is Hugo, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Hugo, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.53 mi
00h 37m
Flight
26.61 mi
42.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.61 mi
Kilometers
42.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.53 mi
Kilometers
57.18 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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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 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Return by in Hugo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hugo
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hugo
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
Roseville
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Hugo
16.6 mi
00h 18m
To Bloomington
19 mi
00h 18m

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 Hugo and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Boulevard North

    8 mi · 12 min · Forest Boulevard North

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MN 36 West

    2186 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hugo and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36 West
22.1 mi · 62%
Forest Boulevard North
10.8 mi · 30%
90th Street
0.22 mi · 1%
West 90th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

MN 36 West

Merge slight left

15 mi · 00h 20m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseville
00h 18m from Hugo
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hugo 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 Hugo to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Hugo and 19 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hugo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Roseville

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 Roseville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 11.3 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 Roseville.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

5 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

69 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

98 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

100 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hugo and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 26.61 mi (42.83 km).

Hugo

#1 Hugo

City in Minnesota, United States

Population15,452
Coordinates45.1599700, -92.9932700
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Boulevard North (-92.993251, 45.159932)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
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
4.75 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Hugo and Bloomington. The current time is 00:52:26.

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.