How far is North Oaks, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from North Oaks, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
29.66 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.03 mi
33.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.03 mi
Kilometers
33.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.66 mi
Kilometers
47.74 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM CDT
Return by in North Oaks
Wed, Apr 22, 10:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Oaks
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Oaks
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
Lauderdale
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From North Oaks
13.3 mi
00h 17m
To Bloomington
16.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Oaks and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on North Oaks Road

    1054 ft · 31 sec · North Oaks Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Oriole Lane

    698 ft · 36 sec · East Oriole Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Pleasant Lake Road

    3042 ft · 1 min · East Pleasant Lake Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pleasant Lake Road

    2187 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Lake Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto County Highway 96

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway 96

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hamline Avenue North

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Hamline Avenue North

  8. 8

    Continue on Snelling Avenue North

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Snelling Avenue North

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis

    1414 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 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 North Oaks 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36 West
16.5 mi · 56%
Hamline Avenue North
2.87 mi · 10%
County Highway 96
2.5 mi · 8%
Snelling Avenue North
1.89 mi · 6%
East Pleasant Lake Road
1.88 mi · 6%
Pleasant Lake Road
0.41 mi · 1%
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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lauderdale
00h 17m from North Oaks
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Oaks and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Oaks to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 13.3 miles from North Oaks and 16.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Oaks and 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 2.4 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 12.7 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 10.2 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 North Oaks and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 21.03 mi (33.85 km).

North Oaks

#1 North Oaks

City in the U.

Population5,345
Coordinates45.1027400, -93.0791100
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: North Oaks Road (-93.079772, 45.10261)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.49
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.75 $7.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.12 $8.23
Premium $4.39 $4.61 $9.22
Diesel $4.86 $5.11 $10.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Oaks and Bloomington. The current time is 21:34:25.

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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.