How far is Oak Park Heights, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Oak Park Heights, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park Heights and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto 57th Street North
60 m · 10 sec · 57th Street North
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Turn right onto Penfield Avenue North
124 m · 19 sec · Penfield Avenue North
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Turn right onto Stagecoach Trail North
100 m · 13 sec · Stagecoach Trail North
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Turn left onto 56th Street North
1295 ft · 40 sec · 56th Street North
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Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail North
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Croix Trail North
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Continue on 3rd Street North
2804 ft · 56 sec · 3rd Street North
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Keep slight right to continue on Minnesota Street South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Street South
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Saint Croix Trail North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 North, I 494 South
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 South
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South
1088 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
890 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 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 Oak Park Heights and Bloomington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 494 South
Keep slight left
11.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Oak Park Heights 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 Oak Park Heights to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
South Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Oak Park Heights and 18.3 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Oak Park Heights and Chance Snow Showers near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near South Saint Paul
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Park Heights and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 28.01 mi (45.07 km).
#1 Oak Park Heights
City in Washington County, Minnesota
| Population | 4,973 |
| Coordinates | 45.0313600, -92.7929800 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
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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