How far is Ramsey, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Ramsey, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
36.86 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.97 mi
48.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.97 mi
Kilometers
48.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.86 mi
Kilometers
59.32 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM CDT
Return by in Ramsey
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramsey
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramsey
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
Crystal
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Ramsey
17.6 mi
00h 23m
To Bloomington
19.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    124 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on 160th Lane Northwest

    1344 ft · 1 min · 160th Lane Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jaspar Street Northwest

    1044 ft · 49 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    41 m · 3 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    120 m · 11 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    88 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road

    843 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street, Greenhaven Road

    42 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2991 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Ferry Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · South Ferry Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81, CR 109: Bottineau Boulevard, 85th Avenue North

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 81 South: Bottineau Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bottineau Boulevard

    5 mi · 7 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South

    663 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South

    1823 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramsey 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
5 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100 South
12.8 mi · 35%
South Ferry Street
5.82 mi · 16%
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
5.16 mi · 14%
Bottineau Boulevard
4.99 mi · 14%
I 494 East
2.32 mi · 6%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MN 100 South

Merge slight left

12.3 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal
00h 23m from Ramsey
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ramsey and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Crystal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Ramsey and 19.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ramsey and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal

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 Crystal and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.4 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 Crystal.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

83 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

86 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

114 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 29.97 mi (48.23 km).

Ramsey

#1 Ramsey

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population28,523
Coordinates45.2611000, -93.4500000
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.44975, 45.260382)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $4.64
Round trip
$9.28
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.64 $9.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.10 $10.19
Premium $4.39 $5.71 $11.42
Diesel $4.86 $6.32 $12.65

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 Ramsey and Bloomington. The current time is 23:39:04.

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.