How far is Royalton, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Royalton, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
94.75 mi
01h 34m
Flight
83.71 mi
134.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.71 mi
Kilometers
134.72 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.75 mi
Kilometers
152.48 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:12 PM CDT
Return by in Royalton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royalton
2026-04-22T18:37
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royalton
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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Royalton
47 mi
00h 47m
To Bloomington
47.7 mi
00h 47m

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 SSE
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 Royalton and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Centre Street

    31 m · 5 sec · West Centre Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  8. 8

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Centre Street
26.2 mi · 28%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 24%
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 23%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 2%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Centre Street

Keep slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
83.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 47m from Royalton
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Royalton and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Royalton and 47.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, 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 Monticello.

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royalton and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 83.71 mi (134.72 km).

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#1 Royalton

City in Minnesota

Population1,151
Coordinates45.8299700, -94.2936100
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: West Centre Street (-94.29361, 45.829973)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.66 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.84
6.68 gal · 25.32 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.92 $23.84
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.10 $26.19
Premium $4.39 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $4.86 $16.25 $32.49

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Royalton and Bloomington. The current time is 18:37:32.

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.