Origin
Lakeville, MN
Afternoon in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
4:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, MN to Bloomington, MN
Drive Time
18m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
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6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeville, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Lakeville to Bloomington, Minnesota, you are looking at a manageable 15.3-mile journey. This local trip typically takes about 18 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting for your travel is straightforward, as you will likely only need about $2 in fuel to make the trek. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will stay within the same familiar regional landscape the entire time. Because the drive is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated itineraries. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between two Minnesota communities that gets you exactly where you need to be without a massive time commitment.
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
7.6 miles from Lakeville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate via Holyoke Avenue and 202nd Street West, meaning the route lacks any highway-based stretches. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain entirely on navigating local roads and intersections. There is no long, uninterrupted open road here; in fact, the longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Holyoke Avenue. This drive requires your full attention as you transition between local streets, giving the trip a more hands-on, maneuvering-focused personality compared to a standard freeway commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Holyoke Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lakeville, MN to Bloomington, MN is easy. At 18m 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 Lakeville, MN to Bloomington, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holyoke Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 202nd Street West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 202nd Street West / Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kenwood Trail / Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kenwood Trail /Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kenwood Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 90th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Holyoke Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on 207th Street West
23 ft
·
5 sec
·
207th Street West
2
Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Avenue
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 202nd Street West
197 ft
·
4 sec
·
202nd Street West
4
Exit the rotary onto 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5
Continue on Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6
Continue on Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kenwood Trail
8
Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Trail
9
Take the ramp right toward I 35 North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 35 North
10
Merge slight left
2.6 mi
·
2 min
11
Keep slight left
7.1 mi
·
8 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
90th Street
13
Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Bloomington Freeway
14
Turn left onto West 90th Street
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 90th Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 18-minute hop, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, allowing you to breeze through the 15.3 miles in one go. Keep in mind that because this route relies on local streets rather than highways, you should account for potential traffic lights and turn-heavy navigation when estimating your arrival. If you are budget-conscious, $2 is a safe fuel estimate, but keeping your tank topped off before leaving Lakeville is always a smart habit. Focus on staying alert at turns, as the lack of highway miles means you will be frequently navigating local intersections throughout the entire duration of the trip.
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 7.6 miles from Lakeville, MN, or about 9m into the drive.
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 15.3 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.6 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 15m
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 Lakeville, 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 Lakeville, MN
This is one driving day of about 15.3 miles and 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lakeville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.6 mi from Lakeville, MN · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.6 miles from Lakeville, 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
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
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: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
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.
Destination
Bloomington, MN
Afternoon in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
4:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
30 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
18m 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 Lakeville, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 15.3 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holyoke Avenue, 202nd Street West, 202nd Street West / Richard J. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Lakeville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.19 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 Lakeville, MN to Bloomington, MN is easy. At 18m 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 Lakeville, MN to Bloomington, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakeville, MN to Bloomington, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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