Origin
Woodland, MN
Afternoon in Woodland on Saturday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodland, 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
20m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodland, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
This short 16.5-mile drive from Woodland to Bloomington in Minnesota is easily manageable within a single day, taking around 20 minutes to complete. It's a local, turn-heavy route primarily utilizing County Road 101 and Minnetonka Boulevard. With no highway driving, you'll experience a more connected feel to the local landscape. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, making it an economical option for a quick trip. This route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward journey through the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 101 | — | — |
| Minnetonka Boulevard | — | — |
| McGinty Road West | — | — |
| I 494 South | — | — |
| I 35W South | — | — |
| 90th Street | — | — |
| West 90th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
County Road 101
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on Maple Hill Road
512 ft
·
24 sec
·
Maple Hill Road
2
Turn right onto County Road 101
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
County Road 101
3
Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Minnetonka Boulevard
4
Turn left onto McGinty Road West
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
McGinty Road West
5
Take the ramp right toward I 494 South
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 494 South
6
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 35W South: Albert Lea
8
Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35W South: Albert Lea
9
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
90th Street
11
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 90th Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Afternoon in Bloomington on Saturday
Local time
2:42 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
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
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this 16.5-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. The route is characterized by its frequent turns and local road feel, so you'll be navigating through community streets rather than open highways. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, indicating a continuous series of turns and intersections. This type of driving means you'll likely be at lower speeds for most of the trip, offering a good opportunity to observe your surroundings as you transition from Woodland to Bloomington.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: County Road 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Woodland, MN to Bloomington, MN is easy. At 20m 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 Woodland, MN to Bloomington, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bloomington, MN
Full guide →Bloomington, Minnesota is a suburb of Minneapolis. It is near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP IATA) and home to the Mall of America, the United States' largest shopping mall. Bloomington has a population of 89,000 people (as of 2021). Bloomington was established as a post–World War II housing boom suburb connected to Minneapolis's urban street grid, and is served by two major freeways: Interstate 35W and Interstate 494.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woodland, MN to Bloomington, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, MN before heading back.
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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