How far is Stillwater, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Stillwater, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.76 mi
00h 41m
Flight
28.3 mi
45.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.3 mi
Kilometers
45.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.76 mi
Kilometers
60.77 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
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
Roseville
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Stillwater
18.5 mi
00h 20m
To Bloomington
19.3 mi
00h 20m

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 Stillwater and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street South

    934 ft · 18 sec · Main Street South

  2. 2

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater 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
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36 West
35.3 mi · 94%
Saint Croix Trail North
1.33 mi · 4%
90th Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Main Street South
0.18 mi
West 90th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

MN 36 West

Merge slight left

19.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseville
00h 20m from Stillwater
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stillwater and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Stillwater and 19.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roseville

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 Roseville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7 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 11.3 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
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

5 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

69 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

98 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

100 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 28.3 mi (45.55 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Stillwater

Urban township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,035
Coordinates45.0563600, -92.8060400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street South (-92.80603, 45.056362)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.04 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.49
2.66 gal · 10.08 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.75 $9.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.21 $10.43
Premium $4.39 $5.84 $11.68
Diesel $4.86 $6.47 $12.94

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 Stillwater and Bloomington. The current time is 21:58:40.

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.