How far is Palmer, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Palmer, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Rice County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Bloomington.
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Start on 410th Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · 410th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 13
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right onto State Highway 60
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on Morristown Boulevard
7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 60 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 60 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
2000 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 34 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 Palmer 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 35 North
Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Palmer 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 Palmer to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Dundas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Palmer and 29.3 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.49 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Palmer and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Dundas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dundas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 49.01 mi (78.88 km).
#1 Palmer
Human settlement in Iosco Township, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,590 |
| Coordinates | 44.1530200, -93.5418900 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $8.23 | $16.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.22 | $18.45 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $10.21 | $20.43 |
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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