How far is Little Falls, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Little Falls, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
105.5 mi
01h 45m
Flight
93.91 mi
151.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.91 mi
Kilometers
151.14 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.5 mi
Kilometers
169.78 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 10:52 AM CDT
Return by in Little Falls
Sat, May 30, 12:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-05-30T09:06
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 10:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Becker
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Little Falls
52.4 mi
00h 52m
To Bloomington
53.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Falls and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Southeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Haven Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haven Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  10. 10

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Haven Road
51.6 mi · 49%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 21%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 21%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 2%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Haven Road

Keep slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
93.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Becker
00h 52m from Little Falls
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Little Falls and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Falls to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Becker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Little Falls and 53.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Falls and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Becker

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

29 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 93.91 mi (151.14 km).

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#1 Little Falls

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population1,706
Coordinates45.9763500, -94.3625000
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Southeast (-94.362549, 45.976357)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.09 L · about $13.28
Round trip
$26.55
7.44 gal · 28.18 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.28 $26.55
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.59 $29.17
Premium $4.39 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $4.86 $18.09 $36.19

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Falls and Bloomington. The current time is 09:06:53.

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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.