How far is Wabasha, MN from Bloomington, MN?
The driving distance from Wabasha, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wabasha and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wabasha and Bloomington.
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Start on Alleghany Avenue
1110 ft · 51 sec · Alleghany Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
1459 ft · 27 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Continue on Grant Boulevard West
1535 ft · 26 sec · Grant Boulevard West
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Continue on 5th Grant Boulevard West
1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Route 61
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 61
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on South Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Route 61
6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
43 m · 2 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 46
2009 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Brandel Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Brandel Drive
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Continue on 160th Street East
9.5 mi · 14 min · 160th Street East
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Continue on Isleton Way
3269 ft · 56 sec · Isleton Way
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Continue on 162nd Street West
1 mi · 2 min · 162nd Street West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North
124 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
879 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway
59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway
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Turn left onto West 90th Street
50 m · 4 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 Wabasha and Bloomington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Route 61/Route 63
Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Wabasha and Sunny near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wabasha to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Welch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Wabasha and 42.8 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wabasha and Sunny near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Welch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Welch.
Red Wing station
Saint Paul Union Depot
Menomonie, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wabasha and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 69.79 mi (112.31 km).
#1 Wabasha
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,467 |
| Coordinates | 44.3838600, -92.0329400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $10.71 | $21.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.76 | $23.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.18 | $26.35 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
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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