How far is Minnetonka, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
15.23 mi
00h 17m
Flight
11.22 mi
18.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.22 mi
Kilometers
18.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.23 mi
Kilometers
24.51 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 6:58 AM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka
2026-04-18T06:41
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, Apr 18, 6:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Minnetonka
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Eden Prairie
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Minnetonka
7.6 mi
00h 08m
To Bloomington
7.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 101

    859 ft · 26 sec · County Road 101

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 101

    1049 ft · 33 sec · County Road 101

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7

    2110 ft · 33 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 494 South

    2420 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
10.5 mi · 69%
Minnesota State Highway 7
2.45 mi · 16%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 11%
County Road 101
0.36 mi · 2%
90th Street
0.22 mi · 1%
West 90th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 494 South

Merge slight left

10.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden Prairie
00h 08m from Minnetonka
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Minnetonka and Chance Snow Showers near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Minnetonka and 7.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Minnetonka and Chance Snow Showers near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie

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 Eden Prairie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 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 6.4 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 8.9 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 Eden Prairie.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

25 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

80 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.05 km).

Minnetonka

#1 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 101 (-93.503348, 44.913301)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.03 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.85
1.08 gal · 4.06 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.93 $3.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.39 $2.37 $4.74
Diesel $4.86 $2.63 $5.25

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetonka and Bloomington. The current time is 06:41:06.

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.