Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
46.3 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, MN
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Linwood, MN
Tom Fisk
The drive from Bloomington, MN to Linwood, MN covers 46.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35W, Central Avenue Northeast, Viking Boulevard Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.9 miles on I 35W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 21.9 mi | 28m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| Viking Boulevard Northeast | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| US 10 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North Linwood Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Regulus Street Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 213th Lane Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, MN and Linwood, MN.
Start on West 90th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35W
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
Take the exit
Merge onto I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto MN 65
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 22
Turn right onto North Linwood Drive
Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast
Turn left onto 213th Lane Northeast
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 35W North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MN 36
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.33 one way
$14.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $7.81 | $15.61 |
| premium | $4.85 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bloomington on Friday
Local time
1:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Linwood on Friday
Local time
1:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
46.3 mi in 1h 4m — 53% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 35W.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.3 miles you will encounter 15 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: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.2 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
140 ft
Total Descent
63 ft
Highest Point
917 ft
~43 mi in
Elevation Range
91 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 46.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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