How far is Truman, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Truman, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 111 miles (178.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
111.05 mi
01h 50m
Flight
89.82 mi
144.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.82 mi
Kilometers
144.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.05 mi
Kilometers
178.71 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM CDT
Return by in Truman
Thu, Apr 23, 11:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Truman
2026-04-23T07:30
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Truman
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
Ottawa
MN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Truman
55.9 mi
00h 55m
To Bloomington
55.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ciro Street

    2405 ft · 1 min · West Ciro Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 5th Avenue East

    1802 ft · 44 sec · North 5th Avenue East

  3. 3

    Continue on 220th Avenue

    10 mi · 13 min · 220th Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Madelia

    1864 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 60

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Continue on MN 60 E

    8.8 mi · 11 min · MN 60 E

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 60

    15 mi · 19 min · State Highway 60

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    81 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto County Road 78

    2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78

  14. 14

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marystown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Truman 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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 60
70.9 mi · 64%
US 169 North
11.6 mi · 10%
220th Avenue
10 mi · 9%
MN 60 E
8.79 mi · 8%
I 494 East
4.37 mi · 4%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 60

Continue straight

19.5 mi · 00h 24m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
89.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ottawa
00h 55m from Truman
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Truman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Truman and 55.2 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Truman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Ottawa

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

88 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

113 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Truman and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 89.82 mi (144.55 km).

Truman

#1 Truman

American politician (1884–1972), 33rd President of the United States (in office from 1945 to 1953)

Population1,028
Coordinates43.8277300, -94.4371900
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ciro Street (-94.43719, 43.82774)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.83 L · about $13.99
Round trip
$27.98
7.84 gal · 29.66 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.99 $27.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $15.37 $30.74
Premium $4.39 $17.22 $34.43
Diesel $4.86 $19.07 $38.13

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 Truman and Bloomington. The current time is 07:30:48.

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.