Origin
Oak Grove, MN
Afternoon in Oak Grove on Thursday
Local time
4:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove, MN to Bloomington, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Grove, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Oak Grove to Bloomington, you are looking at a straightforward 40.1-mile journey through the heart of Minnesota. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Hanson Boulevard Northwest, I-35W, and I-94 to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this is an economical way to traverse the Midwest corridor. Because the entire route remains within the state, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout your travel. It is a practical, efficient drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 62% of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of local roads and high-speed interstate travel, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring on a 9-mile segment of I-35W. The personality of the road shifts from the suburban pace of Hanson Boulevard Northwest to the faster, more structured flow of the interstates. While the drive is functional rather than scenic, the transition between these road types keeps the experience from feeling entirely monotonous. You will spend most of your time behind the wheel focused on merging and maintaining pace with regional traffic.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Hanson Boulevard Northwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in near MN 47.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.1 miles you will encounter 20 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: at 14.4 miles (MN 47): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MN 47
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 47
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward MN 252 South: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward MN 252 South: Minneapolis
7
30.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 233B
Toward I 35W South
7
39.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
40.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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 35W | 9 mi | 11m |
| Hanson Boulevard Northwest | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| I 94 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| MN 252 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| MN-610 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| US 10 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Flamingo Street Northwest | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| MN 47 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Xavis Street Northwest
3
At end of road, turn left onto 201st Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
201st Avenue Northwest
4
Turn right onto Uplander Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Uplander Street Northwest
5
Continue on 197th Avenue Northwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
197th Avenue Northwest
6
Turn right onto Nightingale Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Nightingale Street Northwest
7
At end of road, turn left onto CR 22
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Viking Boulevard Northwest
8
Turn right onto CR 78
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Flamingo Street Northwest
9
Continue on CR 78
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Hanson Boulevard Northwest
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 10; MN 47
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 10; MN 47
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 47
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 47
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward MN 610: Minneapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto MN 610
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MN-610
15
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward MN 252 South: Minneapolis
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on MN 252
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 252
Use the left lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Minneapolis
18
Merge onto I 94
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 233B
Toward I 35W South
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto MN 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
MN 65
Toward I-35W South
22
Merge onto I 35W
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Oak Grove, MN · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Oak Grove, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.97 one way
$11.94 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Thursday
Local time
4:22 PM
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
3 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
1h 2m 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 Oak Grove, MN to Bloomington, MN covers 40.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W, Hanson Boulevard Northwest, I 94. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Oak Grove, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.97 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 40.1 miles you will encounter 20 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: at 14.4 miles (MN 47): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oak Grove, MN to Bloomington, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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