How far is Mankato, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Mankato, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 01h 16m.
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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mankato and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mankato and Bloomington.
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Start on Van Brunt Street
41 m · 8 sec · Van Brunt Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1 km · 2 min · South 2nd Street
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Continue on North 2nd Street
137 m · 20 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto EastMulberry Street
1075 ft · 31 sec · EastMulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Continue on South Minnesota Avenue
11.6 mi · 15 min · South Minnesota Avenue
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
17 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
81 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 78
2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West
35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West
1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West
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Turn left onto Marystown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 169 North
2122 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
1145 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
63 m · 6 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 Mankato 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.
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17 mi · 00h 20m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mankato to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Belle Plaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Mankato and 37 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.32 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mankato and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Plaine
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 Belle Plaine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mankato and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 58.7 mi (94.47 km).
#1 Mankato
The largest city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
| Population | 43,435 |
| Coordinates | 44.1590600, -94.0091500 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
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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