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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Strong Street
886 ft · 25 sec · Strong Street
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Continue on South Tyler Street
2299 ft · 1 min · South Tyler Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Garfield Street
2825 ft · 40 sec · Garfield Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
922 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 14
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Take the exit left toward US 14/MN 23
918 ft · 28 sec · US 14/MN 23
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
22.3 mi · 28 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto East College Drive
2700 ft · 53 sec · East College Drive
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Continue on State Highway 19
13.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on State Highway 19
20.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on West Bridge Street
3270 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Bridge Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · West Bridge Street
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Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax
31.3 mi · 42 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 15
12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
27.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
1145 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Tyler
City in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,058 |
| Coordinates | 44.2783000, -96.1347500 |
| Altitude | 531 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 84,583 |
| Coordinates | 44.8408000, -93.2982800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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