Origin
Bloomington, MN
Afternoon in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
3:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, MN to Albertville, MN
Drive Time
48m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, MN
Tom Fisk
Albertville, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Bloomington to Albertville, Minnesota, you are looking at a straightforward 39.3-mile journey. Expect to spend about 48 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of I-35W North, I-494 East, and I-494 West to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this is an incredibly cost-effective excursion within the Midwest. Since the entire route stays within Minnesota, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a practical, quick drive that fits easily into a single morning or afternoon schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.7 miles from Bloomington, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the urban infrastructure. Unlike long, monotonous interstate hauls, this route lacks any extensive highway stretches, with the longest uninterrupted segment on I-35W North measuring at zero miles. Because the highway share is effectively zero percent, you should anticipate frequent transitions and maneuvers rather than high-speed cruising. The road’s personality is defined by these technical turns, which keep the experience engaging despite the relatively short total distance. You will find that the rhythm of the drive changes quickly as you shift between the specified interstates.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bloomington, MN to Albertville, MN is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bloomington, MN to Albertville, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 494 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 494 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 37 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 60th Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 61st Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 35W North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, MN and Albertville, MN.
1
Start on West 90th Street
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 90th Street
2
Take the ramp left toward I 35W North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 35W North
3
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 494 East, MN 5 East
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494 West, MN 5 West
6
Merge slight left
5.8 mi
·
7 min
7
Keep slight left
16 mi
·
19 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 94 West: Saint Cloud
9
Continue straight
14 mi
·
15 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward CR 37, CR 137, CR 19: Albertville
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
CR 37, CR 137, CR 19: Albertville
11
Keep slight right to continue on CR 37, CR 137
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
CR 37, CR 137
12
Turn left onto 60th Street Northeast
522 ft
·
10 sec
·
60th Street Northeast
13
Continue on 61st Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
61st Street Northeast
14
Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast
194 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Avenue Northeast
15
Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
60th Street Northeast
16
Turn left
85 ft
·
6 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a short 48-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours will always make for a smoother experience. Since there are zero scheduled stops on this route, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Bloomington to keep your costs near that $6 estimate. Staying focused is key given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, so keep your navigation tools ready to handle the transitions between I-494 and I-35W. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your own breaks if you prefer a more leisurely pace. Since the drive is quite brief, you can easily complete the round trip in a single day without any fatigue.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.7 miles from Bloomington, MN, or about 24m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39.3 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.7 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albertville, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bloomington, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bloomington, MN
This is one driving day of about 39.3 miles and 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomington, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Bloomington, MN · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Bloomington, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albertville, MN
The final approach into Albertville, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Albertville, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.62 one way
$11.24 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| premium | $4.39 | $6.80 | $13.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Albertville, MN
Afternoon in Albertville on Sunday
Local time
3:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
39°F
Plymouth, MN
20 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 Bloomington, MN to Albertville, MN covers 39.3 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W North, I 494 East, I 494 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Bloomington, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.62 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.
The drive from Bloomington, MN to Albertville, MN is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bloomington, MN to Albertville, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bloomington, MN to Albertville, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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