Traveling from Avon to Bloomington covers 88.5 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes. This straightforward journey within the Midwest is easily manageable as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete the transit. By utilizing Stratford Street West, Avon Avenue South, and I-94 E, you can navigate between these two Minnesota locations efficiently. Because this route is short and direct, it serves as a practical connection rather than a destination-heavy excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.2 miles from Avon, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I-94 E
63.5 mi
1h 8m
I 494
21.9 mi
27m
I 35W
1 mi
1m
Avon Avenue South
0.5 mi
1m
West 90th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Stratford Street West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I-94 E
— 63.5 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on this road
54 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Stratford Street West
192 ft·10 sec·Stratford Street West
3
Turn right onto CR 9
0.5 mi·1 min·Avon Avenue South
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
5
Merge onto I 94
63 mi·1 hr 8 min·I-94 E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·31 sec
Exit 216Toward I 494 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 494
22 mi·27 min·I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 5BToward I 35W South: Albert LeaUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·50 sec·this road
Exit 5BToward I 35W South: Albert Lea
10
Merge onto I 35W
1.0 mi·1 min·I 35W
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 7BToward 90th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft·5 sec·West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 88.5-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to plan for formal rest stops or meal breaks. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind when filling up, as local road driving can sometimes be less fuel-efficient than consistent highway cruising. Pay close attention to your navigation when moving through the initial turn-heavy sections in Avon to ensure you stay on the correct path. Taking advantage of the short duration allows you to arrive in Bloomington feeling refreshed and ready for your next set of plans.
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 44.2 miles from Avon, MN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.5 miles.
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 19 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.2 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
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 Avon, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avon, MN
This is one driving day of about 88.5 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Avon, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I-94 E for about 63.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 88.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Stratford Street West
Turn right onto Stratford Street West
Navigation decision point
7
64.3 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
7
86.6 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
7
88.2 mi into trip|~1h 40m 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
88.5 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.17 one way
$26.34 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$14.19
$28.38
premium
$4.53
$15.79
$31.58
diesel
$5.61
$19.54
$39.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.6
0
$9.29
$4.25
Efficient EV
22.1
0
$7.74
$3.54
EV Truck/SUV
35.4
0
$12.39
$5.66
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Avon, MN
Late night
in Avon on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
WNW 5 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:10AM CDT until April 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:10AM CDT until April 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Destination
Bloomington, MN
Late night
in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:10AM CDT until April 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:10AM CDT until April 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
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
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
1h 41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between roads. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies on local streets to facilitate your movement before eventually connecting to I-94 E. The highway share is zero percent, meaning you will spend the entirety of your time navigating local infrastructure. Since there is no single long stretch on Stratford Street West, you will find the driving rhythm changes frequently. Prepare for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel compared to a standard high-speed highway commute.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.5 mi on I-94 E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-94 E and I 494. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stratford Street West.
Driving Effort6/10
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 88.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Stratford Street West): Navigation decision point; at 64.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•Nickelodeon Universe — amusement park inside Mall of America
•SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge — amusement ride
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 88.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.5 miles on I-94 E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bloomington, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stratford Street West): Navigation decision point; at 64.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, MN before heading back.
