How far is Jackson, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Jackson, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The largest city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Bloomington.
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Start on US Highway 71
1.4 mi · 3 min · US Highway 71
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Take the exit right toward I 90 East: Albert Lea
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 4: Saint James, Sherburn
1388 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 4
629 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 4
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Continue on 70th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 70th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 4
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 4
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Continue on Broadway Avenue South
736 ft · 23 sec · Broadway Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 4
13.9 mi · 18 min · State Highway 4
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Take the ramp slight right toward MN 60 East, MN 4 North: St. James, Mankato
1452 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 60
19.5 mi · 23 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on MN 60 E
8.8 mi · 11 min · MN 60 E
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Continue on State Highway 60
15 mi · 19 min · State Highway 60
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
17 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
81 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 78
2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West
35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West
1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West
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Turn left onto Marystown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 169 North
2122 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
1145 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
63 m · 6 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 Jackson 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.
State Highway 60
Merge slight left onto State Highway 60
19.5 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Mankato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Jackson and 73.8 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Mankato
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 Mankato.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 118.78 mi (191.15 km).
#1 Jackson
City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,619 |
| Coordinates | 43.6207900, -94.9886000 |
| Altitude | 401 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.51 | $41.01 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.97 | $45.94 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $25.44 | $50.88 |
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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