How far is Virginia, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Virginia, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.9 miles (304 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.44 mi
03h 08m
Flight
188.88 mi
303.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.88 mi
Kilometers
303.98 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.44 mi
Kilometers
332.24 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Virginia
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia
2026-04-23T03:20
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Finlayson
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Virginia
103.1 mi
01h 34m
To Bloomington
103.3 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Virginia and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    889 ft · 31 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue West

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 2nd Avenue West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    37.3 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 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 Virginia 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
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 53%
South 2nd Avenue West
57.4 mi · 28%
I 35W
34.3 mi · 17%
90th Street
0.22 mi
Chestnut Street
0.17 mi
West 90th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
188.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finlayson
01h 34m from Virginia
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Virginia 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 Virginia to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Finlayson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Virginia and 103.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 188.9 miles (304 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Virginia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Finlayson

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

87 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

93 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

St. Cloud

119 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 188.88 mi (303.98 km).

Virginia

#1 Virginia

City in St.

Population8,299
Coordinates47.5232600, -92.5365700
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-92.536568, 47.523164)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.58 L · about $26.02
Round trip
$52.04
14.58 gal · 55.16 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.02 $52.04
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.58 $57.17
Premium $4.39 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $4.86 $35.46 $70.92

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 Virginia and Bloomington. The current time is 03:20:25.

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.