Origin
Annandale, MN
Afternoon in Annandale on Thursday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annandale, MN to Bloomington, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annandale, MN
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Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Annandale, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 55, I 494, Elm Street East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.4 miles on MN 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 57.3 miles, with most of the trip on MN 55 and I 494. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.4 miles on MN 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 55 and I 494. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MN 55 / Elm Street East.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.3 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MN 55 / Elm Street East): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 55 / Elm Street East
Turn left onto MN 55 / Elm Street East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
38.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the ramp toward I 494 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 494 South
7
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
7
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward 90th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
7
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 55 | 23.4 mi | 34m |
| I 494 | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| Elm Street East | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Minnesota Highway 55 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| I 35W | 1 mi | 1m |
| Oak Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 55
— 23.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annandale, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on MN 24
389 ft
·
17 sec
·
Oak Avenue South
2
Turn left onto MN 55
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Elm Street East
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on MN 55
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Minnesota Highway 55
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on MN 55
23 mi
·
34 min
·
MN 55
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 494 South
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 494
16 mi
·
20 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
9
Merge onto I 35W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Annandale, MN · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Annandale, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bloomington, MN
The final approach into Bloomington, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.53 one way
$17.05 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bloomington, MN
Afternoon in Bloomington on Thursday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Rockford, MN
29 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Annandale, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 55, I 494, Elm Street East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 miles from Annandale, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.3 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MN 55 / Elm Street East): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Annandale, MN to Bloomington, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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