How far is Le Center, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Le Center, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
Township in Rice County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Le Center and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Center and Bloomington.
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Start on South Waterville Avenue
9 m · 3 sec · South Waterville Avenue
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Turn right onto East Minnesota Street
655 ft · 23 sec · East Minnesota Street
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Turn left onto North Cordova Avenue
2970 ft · 1 min · North Cordova Avenue
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Continue on County Road 11
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11
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Turn right onto 360th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 360th Street
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Continue on County Road 32
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 32
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto 211th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 211th Avenue
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Turn right onto 320th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 320th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
148 m · 13 sec
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Continue on 320th Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · 320th Street
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Continue on 70th Street West
4.1 mi · 6 min · 70th Street West
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Turn left onto State Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 30th Street West
6 m · 1 sec · 30th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 30th Street West
5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West
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Turn left onto Natchez Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 260th Street East
7 m · 1 sec · 260th Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto 260th Street East
2 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East
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Continue on Deuce Road
137 m · 13 sec · Deuce Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
879 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway
59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
50 m · 4 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 Le Center and Bloomington.
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.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Le Center and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Le Center to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Le Center and 28.9 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Le Center and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Webster
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 Webster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Le Center and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 37.74 mi (60.73 km).
#1 Le Center
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,482 |
| Coordinates | 44.3894100, -93.7302300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $6.92 | $13.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.61 | $15.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.44 | $18.87 |
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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