How far is Robbinsdale, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Robbinsdale, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.97 mi
00h 19m
Flight
13.37 mi
21.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.37 mi
Kilometers
21.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.97 mi
Kilometers
27.31 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM CDT
Return by in Robbinsdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robbinsdale
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Robbinsdale
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Louis Park
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Robbinsdale
8.5 mi
00h 09m
To Bloomington
8.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Robbinsdale and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 42nd Avenue North

    2965 ft · 1 min · 42nd Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto MN 100 South

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

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

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robbinsdale 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100 South
12.2 mi · 72%
I 494 East
2.32 mi · 14%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 10%
42nd Avenue North
0.56 mi · 3%
90th Street
0.22 mi · 1%
West 90th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

MN 100 South

Merge slight left

11.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Louis Park
00h 09m from Robbinsdale
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Robbinsdale 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 Robbinsdale to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Louis Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Robbinsdale and 8.5 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Robbinsdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Louis Park

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 Saint Louis Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

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

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 6.9 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 Saint Louis Park.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

13 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

77 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robbinsdale and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 13.37 mi (21.52 km).

Robbinsdale

#1 Robbinsdale

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population14,190
Coordinates45.0321900, -93.3385600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 42nd Avenue North (-93.338538, 45.032169)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.27 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.28
1.2 gal · 4.54 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.14 $4.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.35 $4.71
Premium $4.39 $2.64 $5.27
Diesel $4.86 $2.92 $5.84

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 Robbinsdale and Bloomington. The current time is 00:56:42.

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.