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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.1 mi
00h 58m
Flight
37.74 mi
60.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.74 mi
Kilometers
60.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.1 mi
Kilometers
88.67 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, May 24, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Le Center
Mon, May 25, 12:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Center
2026-05-24T22:38
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, May 24, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Le Center
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
Webster
MN

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

From Le Center
26.2 mi
00h 29m
To Bloomington
28.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Waterville Avenue

    9 m · 3 sec · South Waterville Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Minnesota Street

    655 ft · 23 sec · East Minnesota Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cordova Avenue

    2970 ft · 1 min · North Cordova Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 11

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 360th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · 360th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 32

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 32

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 211th Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · 211th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 320th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · 320th Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    148 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 320th Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · 320th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 70th Street West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · 70th Street West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 19

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 30th Street West

    6 m · 1 sec · 30th Street West

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto 30th Street West

    5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Natchez Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 260th Street East

    7 m · 1 sec · 260th Street East

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 260th Street East

    2 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East

  20. 20

    Continue on Deuce Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Deuce Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    879 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway

    59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 90th Street

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
18.5 mi · 34%
320th Street
8.03 mi · 15%
30th Street West
5.07 mi · 9%
70th Street West
4.09 mi · 7%
State Highway 19
3.98 mi · 7%
211th Avenue
3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webster
00h 29m from Le Center
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

50 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

64 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

119 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Center and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 37.74 mi (60.73 km).

Le Center

#1 Le Center

City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,482
Coordinates44.3894100, -93.7302300
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: South Waterville Avenue (-93.730279, 44.38941)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $6.92
Round trip
$13.85
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Le Center and Bloomington. The current time is 22:38:03.

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.