How far is Spring Lake, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Spring Lake, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
59.3 mi
00h 58m
Flight
49.77 mi
80.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.77 mi
Kilometers
80.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.3 mi
Kilometers
95.43 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, May 25, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Spring Lake
Mon, May 25, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Lake
2026-05-25T05:57
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, May 25, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Lake
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
Lino Lakes
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Spring Lake
29.6 mi
00h 29m
To Bloomington
29.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Lake and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

    70 m · 8 sec · Cedar Crest Trail Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 95 Northeast

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 95 Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    34.3 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
34.3 mi · 58%
I 35 South
20.4 mi · 34%
Highway 95 Northeast
2.74 mi · 5%
Saint Croix Trail
1.52 mi · 3%
90th Street
0.22 mi
Cedar Crest Trail Northeast
0.04 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lino Lakes
00h 29m from Spring Lake
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Spring Lake and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Lake to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Lino Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Spring Lake and 29.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Spring Lake and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Lino Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

79 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

94 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

97 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Lake and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 49.77 mi (80.09 km).

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#1 Spring Lake

Township in Scott County, Minnesota

Population3,774
Coordinates45.5421800, -93.0657800
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Crest Trail Northeast (-93.065747, 45.54216)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.92 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.92
4.18 gal · 15.84 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.46 $14.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.19 $16.39
Premium $4.39 $9.18 $18.36
Diesel $4.86 $10.17 $20.33

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Lake and Bloomington. The current time is 05:57:54.

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.