How far is Olmsted County, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Olmsted County, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olmsted County and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted County and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
548 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
1178 ft · 2 min
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Turn right
42 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast
52 m · 5 sec · Eastwood Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Towne Club Parkway Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Towne Club Parkway Southeast
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Continue on 30th Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 30th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on East Circle Drive Northeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Circle Drive Northeast
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Continue on 37th Street Northeast
2.2 mi · 4 min · 37th Street Northeast
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Turn right
61 m · 4 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 52 North, US 63 North
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 46
2009 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Brandel Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Brandel Drive
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Continue on 160th Street East
9.5 mi · 14 min · 160th Street East
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Continue on Isleton Way
3269 ft · 56 sec · Isleton Way
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Continue on 162nd Street West
1 mi · 2 min · 162nd Street West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North
124 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
879 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway
59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
50 m · 4 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 Olmsted County 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.
US 52 North
Continue straight
31.5 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Olmsted County and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olmsted County to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Olmsted County and 44.9 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.96 one way or $21.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Olmsted County and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olmsted County and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 72.81 mi (117.18 km).
#1 Olmsted County
County in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 159,298 |
| Coordinates | 44.0037500, -92.4017700 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| 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: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $10.96 | $21.91 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.04 | $24.07 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.48 | $26.97 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
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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