How far is Oakdale, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Oakdale, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
25.23 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.37 mi
29.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.37 mi
Kilometers
29.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.23 mi
Kilometers
40.6 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Return by in Oakdale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakdale
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakdale
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
Sunfish Lake
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Oakdale
11.6 mi
00h 14m
To Bloomington
13.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street North

    1242 ft · 32 sec · 10th Street North

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 694 South

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

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

    890 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakdale 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
10 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 South
21.3 mi · 84%
I 35W South
1.43 mi · 6%
10th Street North
0.24 mi · 1%
90th Street
0.22 mi · 1%
West 90th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 694 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.

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunfish Lake
00h 14m from Oakdale
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oakdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Sunfish Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Oakdale and 13.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oakdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Sunfish Lake

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 Sunfish Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 10.3 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 7 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 Sunfish Lake.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

12 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

56 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

92 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

113 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 18.37 mi (29.56 km).

Oakdale

#1 Oakdale

City in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Population27,773
Coordinates44.9630200, -92.9649400
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 10th Street North (-92.964939, 44.963153)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.18
Round trip
$6.35
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.18 $6.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.49 $6.98
Premium $4.39 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $4.86 $4.33 $8.66

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 Oakdale and Bloomington. The current time is 01:18:56.

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.