How far is Minneota, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Minneota, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneota and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneota and Bloomington.
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Start on North Monroe Street
16 m · 7 sec · North Monroe Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2723 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 68
4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 68
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Continue on West Burlingame Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Burlingame Street
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Continue on State Highway 68
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68
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Turn left onto 290th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 290th Street
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Continue on Erie Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Erie Road
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Continue on 290th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 290th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right
71.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
27.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
6.2 mi · 8 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 Minneota and Bloomington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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71.8 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Minneota and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneota to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Hector is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Minneota and 72.1 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.4 miles (214.7 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 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.99 one way or $37.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minneota and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Hector
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 Hector.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneota and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 133.4 mi (214.69 km).
#1 Minneota
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,339 |
| Coordinates | 44.5588500, -95.9855900 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $18.99 | $37.97 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.37 | $46.73 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
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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