How far is Maplewood, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Maplewood, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maplewood and Bloomington.
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Start on Innovation Boulevard
2447 ft · 2 min · Innovation Boulevard
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Turn right onto Century Avenue North
2.4 mi · 4 min · Century Avenue North
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Continue on Lake Road
821 ft · 23 sec · Lake Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 494 South
2174 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
890 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 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 Maplewood 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 494 South
Keep slight left
11.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Maplewood and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maplewood to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Sunfish Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Maplewood and 11.2 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maplewood and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Sunfish Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunfish Lake.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maplewood and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 16.74 mi (26.94 km).
#1 Maplewood
A city in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
| Population | 40,653 |
| Coordinates | 44.9530200, -92.9952200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
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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