How far is Sunrise, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Sunrise, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.51 mi
01h 05m
Flight
53.35 mi
85.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.35 mi
Kilometers
85.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.51 mi
Kilometers
100.6 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Sat, May 2, 4:23 AM CDT
Return by in Sunrise
Sat, May 2, 5:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunrise
2026-05-02T03:17
Arrive Bloomington
Sat, May 2, 4:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunrise
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
Centerville
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Sunrise
31.8 mi
00h 32m
To Bloomington
30.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    87 m · 13 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mill Street

    1104 ft · 50 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wilcox Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Wilcox Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Keystone Avenue

    3021 ft · 1 min · Keystone Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Saint Croix Trail

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Saint Croix Trail

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Croix Trail

    33 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail

    1507 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    1881 ft · 57 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 22 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 Sunrise 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
34.3 mi · 55%
I 35 South
20.4 mi · 33%
Saint Croix Trail
4.02 mi · 6%
Wilcox Road
2.99 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Keystone Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 32m from Sunrise
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Sunrise and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Sunrise and 30.7 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

78 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunrise and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 53.35 mi (85.86 km).

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#1 Sunrise

City in United States of America

Population2,120
Coordinates45.5469000, -92.8549400
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-92.854854, 45.546826)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.77
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.89 $15.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.67 $17.33
Premium $4.39 $9.71 $19.41
Diesel $4.86 $10.75 $21.50

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 Sunrise and Bloomington. The current time is 03:17:59.

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.