How far is Sartell, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Sartell, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
84.23 mi
01h 21m
Flight
69.76 mi
112.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.76 mi
Kilometers
112.26 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.23 mi
Kilometers
135.55 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM CDT
Return by in Sartell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sartell
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sartell
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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Sartell
40.5 mi
00h 40m
To Bloomington
43.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°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 Sartell and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street North

    36 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    891 ft · 46 sec · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street North

    134 m · 23 sec · 1st Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue North

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Riverside Avenue North

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Riverside Avenue South

    52 m · 5 sec · Riverside Avenue South

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Avenue South

    1476 ft · 44 sec · Riverside Avenue South

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street South

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sartell 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
50.5 mi · 60%
I 494 South
22.3 mi · 27%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 2%
Riverside Avenue North
1.57 mi · 2%
2nd Street South
0.88 mi · 1%
Riverside Avenue South
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Road

Merge slight left

45.4 mi · 00h 49m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 40m from Sartell
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sartell and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Sartell and 43.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sartell and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 69.76 mi (112.26 km).

Sartell

#1 Sartell

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,577
Coordinates45.6216300, -94.2069400
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street North (-94.206717, 45.621803)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.25 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.20
5.94 gal · 22.5 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.60 $21.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.65 $23.29
Premium $4.39 $13.04 $26.09
Diesel $4.86 $14.45 $28.89

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 Sartell and Bloomington. The current time is 22:31:52.

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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.