Origin
Harris, MN
Morning in Harris on Saturday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harris, 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
57m
Distance
61 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harris, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Harris to Bloomington, you can expect a straightforward 61-mile journey that typically takes about 57 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas expenses for the entire trip. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, the drive maintains a familiar regional feel throughout. It serves as an efficient connection between the northern outskirts and the southern metro area, making it a practical choice for those looking to reach their destination quickly without unnecessary detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 61 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that transitions quickly into a more structured interstate experience. You will navigate using Stark Road before merging onto I-35 South and eventually connecting with I-35W to reach your destination. Because the highway share is 0 percent, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind. The route requires your full attention as you transition off the local roads and into the flow of metropolitan traffic. While the drive is relatively short, the combination of local turns and major highway segments keeps the pace varied from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stark Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harris, MN to Bloomington, MN is easy. At 57m 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 Harris, MN to Bloomington, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stark Road | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
| I 35W | — | — |
| 90th Street | — | — |
| West 90th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Stark Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harris, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on Forest Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Forest Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Stark Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Stark Road
3
Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
4
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
26 min
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
34 mi
·
41 min
·
I 35W: Minneapolis
6
Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
90th Street
7
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 90th Street
8
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Harris, MN · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Harris, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bloomington, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bloomington, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.08 one way
$18.16 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
8:53 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
5 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
57m 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 Harris, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 61 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stark Road, I 35 South, I 35W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 miles from Harris, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.08 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 Harris, MN to Bloomington, MN is easy. At 57m 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 Harris, MN to Bloomington, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harris, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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