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Trip from Bloomington, MN to Albertville, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

48m

Distance

39.3 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bloomington, MN, MN

Bloomington, MN

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city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Albertville, MN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Bloomington to Albertville, Minnesota, you are looking at a straightforward 39.3-mile journey. Expect to spend about 48 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of I-35W North, I-494 East, and I-494 West to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this is an incredibly cost-effective excursion within the Midwest. Since the entire route stays within Minnesota, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a practical, quick drive that fits easily into a single morning or afternoon schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 494 21.7 mi 27m
I 94 13.9 mi 15m
I 35W 0.8 mi 1m
61st Street Northeast 0.2 mi <1m
60th Street Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
Main Avenue Northeast <0.1 mi <1m
West 90th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 494 — 21.7 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, MN and Albertville, MN.

1

Start on West 90th Street

163 ft · 10 sec · West 90th Street
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 35W North
3

Merge onto I 35W

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 8B-C Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
6

Merge onto I 494; MN 5

5.8 mi · 7 min · I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5

16 mi · 19 min · I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec
Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 94

14 mi · 15 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Exit 202-201 Toward CR 37, CR 137, CR 19: Albertville Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Exit 202 Toward CR 37, CR 137 Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto CR 137

523 ft · 9 sec · 60th Street Northeast
13

Continue on CR 37

0.2 mi · 30 sec · 61st Street Northeast
14

Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast

192 ft · 6 sec · Main Avenue Northeast
15

Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast

205 ft · 14 sec · 60th Street Northeast
16

Turn left

85 ft · 6 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Devon, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plymouth, MN

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

Otsego, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plymouth, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Bloomington, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 35W North

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 35W North
8
1.1 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8B-C Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
8
23.9 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
8
38.4 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward CR 37, CR 137, CR 19: Albertville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 202-201 Toward CR 37, CR 137, CR 19: Albertville
10
38.6 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CR 37, CR 137

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 202 Toward CR 37, CR 137

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.85 one way

$11.70 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $6.30 $12.60
premium $4.53 $7.01 $14.02
diesel $5.61 $8.68 $17.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 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 11.8 0 $4.13 $1.89
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.44 $1.57
EV Truck/SUV 15.7 0 $5.50 $2.52

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Bloomington, MN

Morning in Bloomington on Tuesday

Local time

10:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NW 5 mph 20% chance Live 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

Albertville, MN

Morning in Albertville on Tuesday

Local time

10:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Plymouth, MN

20 mi in

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

13 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

48m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the urban infrastructure. Unlike long, monotonous interstate hauls, this route lacks any extensive highway stretches, with the longest uninterrupted segment on I-35W North measuring at zero miles. Because the highway share is effectively zero percent, you should anticipate frequent transitions and maneuvers rather than high-speed cruising. The road’s personality is defined by these technical turns, which keep the experience engaging despite the relatively short total distance. You will find that the rhythm of the drive changes quickly as you shift between the specified interstates.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on I 494.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Bloomington, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1843

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
  • • SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium

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 48m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on I 494. 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 Albertville, 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: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albertville, MN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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