How far is Wilson, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Wilson, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
125.77 mi
01h 59m
Flight
100.25 mi
161.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.25 mi
Kilometers
161.33 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.77 mi
Kilometers
202.4 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 9:15 AM CDT
Return by in Wilson
Mon, May 4, 11:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-05-04T07:16
Arrive Bloomington
Mon, May 4, 9:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
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
Pine Island
MN

City in Goodhue and Olmsted counties, Minnesota, United States

From Wilson
61.7 mi
00h 59m
To Bloomington
64.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph W
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 Wilson and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 12

    103 m · 9 sec · County Road 12

  2. 2

    Turn left

    895 ft · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    14.4 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester

    710 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 46

    2009 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Brandel Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brandel Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on 160th Street East

    9.5 mi · 14 min · 160th Street East

  14. 14

    Continue on Isleton Way

    3269 ft · 56 sec · Isleton Way

  15. 15

    Continue on 162nd Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · 162nd Street West

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North

    124 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    879 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway

    59 m · 11 sec · East Bloomington Freeway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    50 m · 4 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 Wilson 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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 North
67 mi · 53%
County Road 12
34.2 mi · 27%
160th Street East
9.52 mi · 8%
I 35 North
8.7 mi · 7%
Brandel Drive
1.39 mi · 1%
162nd Street West
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 North

Continue straight

31.5 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Island
00h 59m from Wilson
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilson 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 Wilson to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Pine Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Wilson and 64.1 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.85 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilson and Partly Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Island

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

41 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Winona station

82 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

95 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 100.25 mi (161.33 km).

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#1 Wilson

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates43.9599600, -91.6845900
Altitude407
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 12 (-91.684594, 43.959891)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.8 L · about $15.85
Round trip
$31.69
8.88 gal · 33.6 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.85 $31.69
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.41 $34.82
Premium $4.39 $19.50 $39.00
Diesel $4.86 $21.60 $43.19

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 Wilson and Bloomington. The current time is 07:16:45.

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.