Origin
Dundas, MN
Late night in Dundas on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dundas, MN to Bloomington, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dundas, MN
Petr Ganaj
Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
Dundas to Bloomington is 33.7 miles and takes about 40m via I 35, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region to the same. Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience for the majority of your trip. This route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss journey, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fanfare. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into a busy schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway, with 84% of it being on major roads like I 35 and I 35W. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 21.2 miles on I 35, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the drive. The character is largely that of a functional interstate commute, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration. While Millersburg Boulevard East offers a slight variation, the overall feel remains focused on covering ground quickly and directly.
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.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and I 35W. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 1 / Hester Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 33.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (CR 1 / Hester Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 1 / Hester Street
Turn right onto CR 1 / Hester Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 North
6
26.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
33.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward 90th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
7
33.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 21.2 mi | 22m |
| I 35W | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Millersburg Boulevard East | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| West Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Railway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hester Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Bloomington Freeway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 21.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dundas, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on CR 1
74 ft
·
6 sec
·
2nd Street North
2
Turn right onto CR 1
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hester Street
3
Turn left onto CR 8; CR 1
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Railway Street
4
Turn right onto CR 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
5
Continue on CR 1
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Millersburg Boulevard East
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 35 North
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 35
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35W
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Bloomington Freeway
11
Turn left onto West 90th Street
163 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.47 round trip
$3.57/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.39 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| diesel | $4.86 | $6.45 | $12.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Late night in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
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
40m 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 Dundas, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 33.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, I 35W, Millersburg Boulevard 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 16.8 miles from Dundas, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.74 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 33.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (CR 1 / Hester Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dundas, MN to Bloomington, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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