How far is Waverly, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Waverly, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
43.09 mi
00h 48m
Flight
36.2 mi
58.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.2 mi
Kilometers
58.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.09 mi
Kilometers
69.34 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 5:43 PM CDT
Return by in Waverly
Mon, May 4, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-05-04T16:54
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 5:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
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
Long Lake
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Waverly
21.5 mi
00h 24m
To Bloomington
21.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Avenue

    47 m · 8 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    103 m · 21 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pacific Avenue

    1331 ft · 33 sec · Pacific Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on US 12

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12

  5. 5

    Continue on Nelson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on US 12

    2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12

  7. 7

    Continue on 60th Street Southeast

    1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on US 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12

  9. 9

    Continue on Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    11 mi · 15 min · Babcock Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South

    3022 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

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

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 494 South
13.9 mi · 32%
Babcock Boulevard
13.2 mi · 31%
US 12
7.88 mi · 18%
Babcock Boulevard West
3.93 mi · 9%
I 35W South
1.62 mi · 4%
Nelson Boulevard
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 494 South

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Long Lake
00h 24m from Waverly
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waverly and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Long Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Waverly and 21.6 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.42 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waverly and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Long Lake

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

30 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

79 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

94 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 36.2 mi (58.26 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,701
Coordinates45.0666300, -93.9663600
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlantic Avenue (-93.966364, 45.066648)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $5.42
Round trip
$10.85
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.42 $10.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.96 $11.92
Premium $4.39 $6.68 $13.35
Diesel $4.86 $7.39 $14.79

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Waverly and Bloomington. The current time is 16:54:44.

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.