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Trip from Chanhassen, MN to Bloomington, MN

Drive Time

18m

Distance

13.1 mi

21 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

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Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Chanhassen, MN, MN

Chanhassen, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Bloomington, MN, MN

Bloomington, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Chanhassen, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 13.1 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MN 5, West 78th Street, I 35W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on MN 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

6.5 miles from Chanhassen, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Chanhassen, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 13.1 miles and takes about 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

927 ft 820 ft

Total Climb

72 ft

Total Descent

173 ft

Highest Point

927 ft

~1.1 mi in

Elevation Range

108 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near MN 5.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 7 significant decision points across 13.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (MN 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles (MN 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
4.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | MN 5

Take the exit onto MN 5 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. Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
8
5 mi into trip | ~7m in | MN 5

Keep slight left at fork onto MN 5 toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
7
11.2 mi into trip | ~14m 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
12.8 mi into trip | ~17m 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
13 mi into trip | ~17m 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 5 6.4 mi 8m
West 78th Street 4 mi 5m
I 35W 1 mi 1m
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway 0.6 mi <1m
Chanhassen Road 0.1 mi <1m
West 90th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MN 5 — 6.4 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chanhassen, MN and Bloomington, MN.

1

Start on West 78th Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West 78th Street
2

Turn sharp right onto MN 101

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Chanhassen Road
3

Turn left onto MN 5

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
4

Continue on MN 5

3.8 mi · 4 min · West 78th Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the exit onto MN 5

0.2 mi · 17 sec · MN 5
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto MN 5

6.2 mi · 7 min · MN 5
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East 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

Trip Plan

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 6.5 miles from Chanhassen, MN, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.4 miles.

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 13.1 miles or 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 6.5 miles or 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chanhassen, 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.

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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 Chanhassen, MN

This is one driving day of about 13.1 miles and 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chanhassen, 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.
The longest stretch is on MN 5 for about 6.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.5 mi from Chanhassen, MN · 9m into the drive

Downtown Plymouth, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plymouth, MN

7 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

Minneapolis, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plymouth, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.5 miles from Chanhassen, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bloomington, 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

$1.87 one way

$3.75 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $2.02 $4.04
premium $4.39 $2.27 $4.53
diesel $5.64 $2.91 $5.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.38 $0.63
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.83 $0.84

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 18 hours ago

Origin

Chanhassen, MN

Afternoon in Chanhassen on Sunday

Local time

4:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers

SSE 10 to 15 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 11 at 9:26PM CDT until April 12 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 9:18PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Bloomington, MN

Afternoon in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

4:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Chance Rain Showers

SSE 10 to 15 mph 49% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 11 at 9:26PM CDT until April 12 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 9:18PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Along the Route

39°F

Plymouth, MN

7 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

1 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

18m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chanhassen, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 13.1 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 5, West 78th Street, I 35W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Chanhassen, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.87 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 demanding drive. With 7 significant decision points across 13.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (MN 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles (MN 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Chanhassen, MN to Bloomington, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 820 ft to 927 ft elevation with about 72 ft of total climbing.

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