Bloomington, MN Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Bloomington, MN is a local road trip base with 36 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 75 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Bloomington, MN spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

Photo: Tom Fisk

Trip Routes

36

Longest Drive

208.6 mi

Detroit Lakes, MN

Quickest Drive

15m

Eden Prairie, MN

Plan Around Bloomington, MN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Bloomington, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Detroit Lakes, MN to Bloomington, MN 208.1 mi · 4h 4m Virginia, MN to Bloomington, MN 206.3 mi · 3h 58m Cottonwood, MN to Bloomington, MN 133.1 mi · 2h 20m Montevideo, MN to Bloomington, MN 132.5 mi · 2h 23m

Continue From Bloomington, MN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Bloomington, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN 208.6 mi · 4h 5m Bloomington, MN to Virginia, MN 206.3 mi · 3h 58m Bloomington, MN to Blue Earth, MN 124.1 mi · 2h 17m Bloomington, MN to Albertville, MN 39.3 mi · 48m

Trips from Bloomington, MN

Bloomington, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN

208.6 mi 4h 5m

Bloomington, MN to Virginia, MN

206.3 mi 3h 58m

Bloomington, MN to Blue Earth, MN

124.1 mi 2h 17m

Bloomington, MN to Albertville, MN

39.3 mi 48m

Bloomington, MN to Blaine, MN

27.4 mi 35m

Bloomington, MN to Maple Grove, MN

23.1 mi 30m

Bloomington, MN to Crystal, MN

17.1 mi 24m

Bloomington, MN to Minnetonka, MN

15.6 mi 21m

Bloomington, MN to Chanhassen, MN

13.7 mi 19m

Driving from Bloomington, MN

Expect an average of 75 miles and about 1h 29m behind the wheel when leaving Bloomington, MN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 209 miles (4h 5m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Bloomington, MN most often head toward Detroit Lakes, MN (208.6 mi, 4h 5m), Virginia, MN (206.3 mi, 3h 58m), Blue Earth, MN (124.1 mi, 2h 17m), Albertville, MN (39.3 mi, 48m), and Blaine, MN (27.4 mi, 35m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 75-mile trip from Bloomington, MN, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Bloomington, MN and 27 routes heading into Bloomington, MN, covering 36 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 209 miles.

The longest mapped route from Bloomington, MN covers 209 miles and takes approximately 4h 5m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.

The average route from Bloomington, MN runs about 75 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 75-mile trip from Bloomington, MN costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Bloomington, MN include Detroit Lakes, MN, Virginia, MN, Blue Earth, MN and Albertville, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.