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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
124 m · 30 sec
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Continue on 160th Lane Northwest
1344 ft · 1 min · 160th Lane Northwest
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Turn right onto Jaspar Street Northwest
1044 ft · 49 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
2.3 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
41 m · 3 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
120 m · 11 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
88 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
843 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street, Greenhaven Road
42 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2991 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Ferry Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · South Ferry Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 81, CR 109: Bottineau Boulevard, 85th Avenue North
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 81 South: Bottineau Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Bottineau Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South
663 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
1823 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
1145 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
63 m · 6 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 Ramsey and Bloomington.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crystal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 29.97 mi (48.23 km).
#1 Ramsey
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 28,523 |
| Coordinates | 45.2611000, -93.4500000 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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