How far is Oak Grove, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.94 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.57 mi
55.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.57 mi
Kilometers
55.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.94 mi
Kilometers
72.32 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, May 20, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Wed, May 20, 2:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-05-20T00:46
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, May 20, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Co on Rapids
MN

The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota.

From Oak Grove
20.1 mi
00h 28m
To Bloomington
24.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest

    2313 ft · 2 min · Xavis Street Northwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 201st Avenue Northwest

    1403 ft · 1 min · 201st Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Uplander Street Northwest

    2670 ft · 2 min · Uplander Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on 197th Avenue Northwest

    1954 ft · 1 min · 197th Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Nightingale Street Northwest

    2651 ft · 2 min · Nightingale Street Northwest

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Viking Boulevard Northwest

    2685 ft · 56 sec · Viking Boulevard Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Flamingo Street Northwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Flamingo Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Hanson Boulevard Northwest

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Hanson Boulevard Northwest

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    2773 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610: Minneapolis

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    1.7 mi · 2 min · MN-610

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 252 South: Minneapolis

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Minneapolis

    3123 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto I-35W South

    1206 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    9 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hanson Boulevard Northwest
11.5 mi · 26%
I-35W South
9.21 mi · 20%
I 94 East
8.29 mi · 18%
MN 252 South
4.23 mi · 9%
MN-610
1.7 mi · 4%
Flamingo Street Northwest
1.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-35W South

Merge slight right

8.98 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Co on Rapids
00h 28m from Oak Grove
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Co on Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Oak Grove and 24.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Oak Grove and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Co on Rapids

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 Co on Rapids and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Co on Rapids.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

19 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

111 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 34.57 mi (55.64 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

City in Minnesota, United States

Population9,027
Coordinates45.3408000, -93.3269000
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.329267, 45.340391)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6 L · about $5.67
Round trip
$11.35
3.18 gal · 12 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.67 $11.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.23 $12.47
Premium $4.39 $6.98 $13.97
Diesel $4.86 $7.73 $15.47

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Bloomington. The current time is 00:46:43.

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.