How far is Taylors Falls, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Taylors Falls, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
61.76 mi
01h 08m
Flight
49.95 mi
80.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.95 mi
Kilometers
80.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.76 mi
Kilometers
99.39 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM CDT
Return by in Taylors Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 10:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylors Falls
2026-04-22T20:26
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylors Falls
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 Taylors Falls
30.8 mi
00h 34m
To Bloomington
30.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°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 Taylors Falls and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylors Falls and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    12 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bench Street

    43 m · 7 sec · Bench Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Moberg Trail

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Moberg Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint Croix Trail

    2177 ft · 28 sec · Saint Croix Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Lake Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard

    36 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Lake Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lake Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Boulevard

    41 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Lake Boulevard

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Lake Boulevard

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    34.3 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylors Falls and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W
34.3 mi · 55%
Lake Boulevard
25.7 mi · 42%
Moberg Trail
1.08 mi · 2%
Saint Croix Trail
0.41 mi · 1%
90th Street
0.22 mi
West 90th Street
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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lino Lakes
00h 34m from Taylors Falls
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Taylors Falls and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylors Falls to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 30.8 miles from Taylors Falls and 30.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylors Falls and 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 Taylors Falls and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 49.95 mi (80.38 km).

Taylors Falls

#1 Taylors Falls

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,035
Coordinates45.4019100, -92.6524300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-92.65243, 45.401807)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $7.78
Round trip
$15.56
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.78 $15.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.39 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $4.86 $10.60 $21.21

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 Taylors Falls and Bloomington. The current time is 20:26:29.

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.