How far is Mahtomedi, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Mahtomedi, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.41 mi
00h 36m
Flight
23.18 mi
37.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.18 mi
Kilometers
37.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.41 mi
Kilometers
50.55 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sun, Apr 26, 12:25 PM CDT
Return by in Mahtomedi
Sun, Apr 26, 1:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahtomedi
2026-04-26T11:49
Arrive Bloomington
Sun, Apr 26, 12:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mahtomedi
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lauderdale
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Mahtomedi
15.3 mi
00h 18m
To Bloomington
16.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Griffin Avenue

    1483 ft · 1 min · Griffin Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Iris Street

    541 ft · 25 sec · Iris Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hallam Avenue North

    90 m · 18 sec · Hallam Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    609 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    3094 ft · 2 min · East Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Stillwater Road

    579 ft · 18 sec · Stillwater Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hilton Trail North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hilton Trail North

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MN 36 West

    38 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto MN 36 West

    1674 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mahtomedi 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36 West
27.7 mi · 88%
Hilton Trail North
1.45 mi · 5%
East Avenue
0.59 mi · 2%
Griffin Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
90th Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Hickory Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

MN 36 West

Merge slight left

15 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lauderdale
00h 18m from Mahtomedi
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mahtomedi and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lauderdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Mahtomedi and 16.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mahtomedi and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Lauderdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lauderdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lauderdale.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

4 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

71 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

97 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mahtomedi and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 23.18 mi (37.31 km).

Mahtomedi

#1 Mahtomedi

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population8,276
Coordinates45.0696900, -92.9516000
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Griffin Avenue (-92.952223, 45.069686)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.2 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.22 gal · 8.4 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.35 $8.70
Premium $4.39 $4.88 $9.75
Diesel $4.86 $5.40 $10.80

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Mahtomedi and Bloomington. The current time is 11:49:15.

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.