How far is Scandia, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Scandia, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
48.27 mi
00h 51m
Flight
37.3 mi
60.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.3 mi
Kilometers
60.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.27 mi
Kilometers
77.68 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 PM CDT
Return by in Scandia
Wed, Apr 22, 9:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scandia
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scandia
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
Lexington
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Scandia
24.1 mi
00h 25m
To Bloomington
24.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Scandia and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Olinda Trail North

    856 ft · 29 sec · Olinda Trail North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Scandia Trail North

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Scandia Trail North

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North

    35 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North

    1925 ft · 34 sec · Scandia Trail North

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North

    76 m · 4 sec · Scandia Trail North

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North

    1444 ft · 22 sec · Scandia Trail North

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Scandia Trail North

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Scandia Trail North

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Drive Northeast

    1602 ft · 31 sec · Lake Drive Northeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 South

    1082 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    34.3 mi · 42 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 Scandia 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
34.3 mi · 71%
Scandia Trail North
11.3 mi · 23%
I 35 South
1.97 mi · 4%
Lake Drive Northeast
0.3 mi · 1%
90th Street
0.22 mi
Olinda Trail North
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

34.3 mi · 00h 42m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 25m from Scandia
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scandia and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Scandia and 24.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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 Lexington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

20 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

90 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scandia and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 37.3 mi (60.03 km).

Scandia

#1 Scandia

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,168
Coordinates45.2535800, -92.8057700
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.805558, 45.253569)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.13
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.07 $12.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.67 $13.33
Premium $4.39 $7.47 $14.93
Diesel $4.86 $8.27 $16.54

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 Scandia and Bloomington. The current time is 19:21:53.

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.