How far is Nowthen, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Nowthen, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
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.
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nowthen and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nowthen and Bloomington.
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Start on Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
5.8 mi · 8 min · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
121 m · 16 sec
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Turn sharp left
40 m · 6 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
843 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street, Greenhaven Road
42 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2991 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Ferry Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · South Ferry Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 81, CR 109: Bottineau Boulevard, 85th Avenue North
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 81 South: Bottineau Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Bottineau Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South
663 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
1823 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 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 Nowthen 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.
MN 100 South
Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Nowthen and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nowthen to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Brooklyn Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Nowthen and 20.9 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nowthen and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn Park
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nowthen and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 34.69 mi (55.83 km).
#1 Nowthen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,732 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -93.4702300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.61 | $11.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.96 | $13.91 |
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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