How far is Tyler, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Tyler, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
171.18 mi
02h 59m
Flight
144.94 mi
233.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.94 mi
Kilometers
233.26 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.18 mi
Kilometers
275.49 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM CDT
Return by in Tyler
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyler
2026-04-22T22:38
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tyler
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
Fairfax
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Tyler
86.2 mi
01h 29m
To Bloomington
85 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S
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 Tyler and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Strong Street

    886 ft · 25 sec · Strong Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Tyler Street

    2299 ft · 1 min · South Tyler Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  4. 4

    Continue on Garfield Street

    2825 ft · 40 sec · Garfield Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 14

    922 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 14

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward US 14/MN 23

    918 ft · 28 sec · US 14/MN 23

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 23

    22.3 mi · 28 min · State Highway 23

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East College Drive

    2700 ft · 53 sec · East College Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 19

    13.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 19

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 19

    20.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19

  11. 11

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    3270 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West Bridge Street

    6.6 mi · 10 min · West Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax

    31.3 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    27.4 mi · 33 min

  19. 19

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

    1223 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tyler 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 15
50.2 mi · 29%
State Highway 19
34.4 mi · 20%
MN 19
31.3 mi · 18%
State Highway 23
22.3 mi · 13%
West Bridge Street
7.17 mi · 4%
I 494 East
6.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MN 19

Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax

31.3 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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
145 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfax
01h 29m from Tyler
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tyler and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Tyler and 85 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 145 miles (233.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.56 one way or $43.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tyler and Sunny near Bloomington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyler and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 144.94 mi (233.26 km).

Tyler

#1 Tyler

City in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,058
Coordinates44.2783000, -96.1347500
Altitude531
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Strong Street (-96.134742, 44.278299)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.87 L · about $21.56
Round trip
$43.11
12.08 gal · 45.74 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.56 $43.11
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.68 $47.37
Premium $4.39 $26.53 $53.06
Diesel $4.86 $29.38 $58.76

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 Tyler and Bloomington. The current time is 22:38:26.

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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.