Origin
Bloomington, MN
Afternoon in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, MN to New Market, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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New Market, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, MN to New Market, MN covers 21.4 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35W, 260th Street East, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on I 35W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 18.3 mi | 20m |
| 260th Street East | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Bloomington Freeway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 18.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, MN and New Market, MN.
1
Start on West 90th Street
207 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 90th Street
2
Turn left onto West Bloomington Freeway
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Bloomington Freeway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 35W South
4
Merge onto I 35W
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 76
Toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CR 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
260th Street East
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 2
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on CR 2
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
CR 2
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Bloomington Freeway
Turn left onto West Bloomington Freeway
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 35W South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 35W South
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
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 76
Toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
4
20.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CR 2 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto CR 2 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.37 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
New Market, MN
Afternoon in New Market on Saturday
Local time
3:54 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
25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
21.4 mi in 25m, mostly highway — 18.3 mi of that is on I 35W.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and 260th Street East. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Bloomington Freeway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bloomington, MN to New Market, MN is easy. At 25m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Bloomington Freeway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 New Market, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 2: Elko along the way.
Cr 2: Elko
18.5 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomington, MN
Full guide →Bloomington, Minnesota is a suburb of Minneapolis. It is near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP IATA) and home to the Mall of America, the United States' largest shopping mall. Bloomington has a population of 89,000 people (as of 2021). Bloomington was established as a post–World War II housing boom suburb connected to Minneapolis's urban street grid, and is served by two major freeways: Interstate 35W and Interstate 494.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on I 35W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Bloomington Freeway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Market, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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