Origin
Bloomington, MN
Evening in Bloomington on Thursday
Local time
8:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, MN to Anoka, MN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, MN
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Anoka, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, MN to Anoka, MN covers 29.2 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 100, US 169, Bottineau Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on MN 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 29.2 miles, with most of the trip on MN 100 and US 169. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.2 miles on MN 100.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and US 169. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 35W North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 35W North
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8B-C
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward MN 100
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7A
Toward MN 100
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CR 81 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 12B
Toward CR 81 North
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bloomington, MN to Anoka, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 81 North along the way.
Cr 81 North
16.6 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 12.2 mi | 15m |
| US 169 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Bottineau Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| I 494 | 2 mi | 2m |
| I 35W | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 81 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 12.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, MN and Anoka, MN.
1
Start on West 90th Street
163 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 90th Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 35W North
3
Merge onto I 35W
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 8B-C
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
6
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 7A
Toward MN 100
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto MN 100
12 mi
·
15 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 12B
Toward CR 81 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto CR 81
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 81
11
Continue on CR 81
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Bottineau Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 169 North
13
Merge onto US 169
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
386 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
3rd Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
3rd Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Anoka, MN
Evening in Anoka on Thursday
Local time
8:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
41m 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 Anoka, MN covers 29.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 100, US 169, Bottineau Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 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 $4.35 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bloomington, MN to Anoka, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 81 North along the way.
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