How far is Oronoco, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Oronoco, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
72.46 mi
01h 10m
Flight
59.9 mi
96.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.9 mi
Kilometers
96.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.46 mi
Kilometers
116.62 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM CDT
Return by in Oronoco
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oronoco
2026-04-23T03:13
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oronoco
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
Cannon Falls
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

From Oronoco
35.1 mi
00h 35m
To Bloomington
37.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 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 Oronoco and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Minnesota Avenue

    1426 ft · 44 sec · North Minnesota Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street Northeast

    2063 ft · 42 sec · 5th Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East White Bridge Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East White Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East White Bridge Road

    39 m · 7 sec · East White Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East White Bridge Road

    2570 ft · 47 sec · East White Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 52 North: Saint Paul

    2358 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 46

    2009 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Brandel Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brandel Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on 160th Street East

    9.5 mi · 14 min · 160th Street East

  13. 13

    Continue on Isleton Way

    3269 ft · 56 sec · Isleton Way

  14. 14

    Continue on 162nd Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · 162nd Street West

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North

    124 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    879 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway

    59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 90th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oronoco and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
45.3 mi · 62%
160th Street East
9.52 mi · 13%
I 35 North
8.7 mi · 12%
East White Bridge Road
2.45 mi · 3%
Brandel Drive
1.39 mi · 2%
162nd Street West
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
59.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cannon Falls
00h 35m from Oronoco
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oronoco 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 Oronoco to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 35.1 miles from Oronoco and 37.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oronoco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cannon Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cannon Falls.

RAIL

Red Wing station

30 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

55 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

88 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

110 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oronoco and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 59.9 mi (96.4 km).

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#1 Oronoco

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Population2,308
Coordinates44.1660800, -92.5349100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: North Minnesota Avenue (-92.534759, 44.16608)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $9.14
Round trip
$18.27
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.14 $18.27
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.04 $20.08
Premium $4.39 $11.24 $22.49
Diesel $4.86 $12.45 $24.90

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 Oronoco and Bloomington. The current time is 03:13:55.

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.