How far is Saint George, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Saint George, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.03 mi
01h 29m
Flight
68.25 mi
109.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.25 mi
Kilometers
109.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.03 mi
Kilometers
140.06 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 9:10 AM CDT
Return by in Saint George
Sat, May 30, 10:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-05-30T07:41
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 30, 9:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
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
Glencoe
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Saint George
45 mi
00h 44m
To Bloomington
42 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on 631st Avenue

    5 m · 3 sec · 631st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fort Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    25.7 mi · 32 min · State Highway 15

  4. 4

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    27.4 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

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

    1223 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 15
63.3 mi · 73%
I 494 East
6.41 mi · 7%
Fort Road
5.83 mi · 7%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 2%
90th Street
0.22 mi
West 90th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 15

Keep slight right

27.4 mi · 00h 33m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glencoe
00h 44m from Saint George
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint George and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Saint George and 42 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.96 one way or $21.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint George and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Glencoe

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

79 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 68.25 mi (109.83 km).

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#1 Saint George

Human settlement in West Newton Township, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,198
Coordinates44.3894100, -94.5324800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Road (-94.532492, 44.38939)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $10.96
Round trip
$21.91
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.96 $21.91
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.04 $24.07
Premium $4.39 $13.48 $26.97
Diesel $4.86 $14.93 $29.86

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Bloomington. The current time is 07:41:18.

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.