How far is Kingston, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Kingston, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
68.71 mi
01h 20m
Flight
55.35 mi
89.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.35 mi
Kilometers
89.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.71 mi
Kilometers
110.58 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM CDT
Return by in Kingston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-04-22T22:38
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
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
Delano
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Kingston
34.6 mi
00h 40m
To Bloomington
34.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
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 Kingston and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 722nd Avenue

    29 m · 8 sec · 722nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 27

    916 ft · 36 sec · County Road 27

  3. 3

    Turn left onto MN 15

    8.1 mi · 10 min · MN 15

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Parker Avenue West

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Parker Avenue West

  5. 5

    Continue on US 12

    2 mi · 2 min · US 12

  6. 6

    Continue on 50th Street Southwest

    2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Cokato Street West

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street West

  8. 8

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  9. 9

    Continue on 60th Street Southwest

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US 12

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12

  12. 12

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  14. 14

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on US 12

    2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12

  16. 16

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  18. 18

    Continue on Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    11 mi · 15 min · Babcock Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South

    3022 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 17 min

  27. 27

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12
15.9 mi · 23%
I 494 South
13.9 mi · 20%
Babcock Boulevard
13.2 mi · 19%
MN 15
8.08 mi · 12%
Babcock Boulevard West
3.93 mi · 6%
60th Street Southwest
3.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 494 South

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
00h 40m from Kingston
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kingston and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Kingston and 34.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kingston and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

65 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

112 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 55.35 mi (89.07 km).

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#1 Kingston

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,273
Coordinates45.1969100, -94.3133200
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 722nd Avenue (-94.313185, 45.19691)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.18 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.86 gal · 18.36 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.53 $19.06
Premium $4.39 $10.67 $21.35
Diesel $4.86 $11.82 $23.64

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 Kingston and Bloomington. The current time is 22:38:36.

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.