How far is Shieldsville, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Shieldsville, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
39.61 mi
00h 40m
Flight
33.25 mi
53.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.25 mi
Kilometers
53.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.61 mi
Kilometers
63.74 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Fri, May 1, 9:26 PM CDT
Return by in Shieldsville
Fri, May 1, 10:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shieldsville
2026-05-01T20:45
Arrive Bloomington
Fri, May 1, 9:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shieldsville
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
Webster
MN

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

From Shieldsville
21.7 mi
00h 20m
To Bloomington
17.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Geneva Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · Geneva Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 153rd Street West

    819 ft · 36 sec · 153rd Street West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 21

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 21

  4. 4

    Continue on Shieldsville Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Shieldsville Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 35 North: Minneapolis

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    879 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway

    59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    50 m · 4 sec · West 90th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shieldsville 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
36.3 mi · 92%
State Highway 21
5.7 mi · 14%
Shieldsville Boulevard
1.01 mi · 3%
90th Street
0.17 mi
153rd Street West
0.16 mi
East Bloomington Freeway
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Turn left onto I 35 North: Minneapolis

29.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webster
00h 20m from Shieldsville
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Shieldsville and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Shieldsville and 17.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $9.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Shieldsville and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Webster

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

50 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

64 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

119 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shieldsville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 33.25 mi (53.51 km).

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#1 Shieldsville

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

Population1,187
Coordinates44.3660700, -93.4088300
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Geneva Avenue (-93.408613, 44.366063)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$9.99
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.00 $9.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.49 $10.98
Premium $4.39 $6.15 $12.30
Diesel $4.86 $6.81 $13.62

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Shieldsville and Bloomington. The current time is 20:45:54.

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.