Origin
Dellwood, MN
Morning in Dellwood on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dellwood, MN to Bloomington, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dellwood, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
Dellwood to Bloomington is 30.4 miles and takes about 43 minutes via I 35W, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, making it a convenient option for a quick transition between two Midwest locations. The drive is primarily highway-focused, suggesting a straightforward journey with minimal detours. With a recommended one-day timeframe, you'll have plenty of time to complete the drive without feeling rushed. Consider this route for its efficiency if you're looking to cover a moderate distance with ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 15 mi | 20m |
| MN 36 | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| North Highway 61 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US 61 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Lake Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Dellwood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dellwood Road North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 15 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dellwood, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on MN 244
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dellwood Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto MN 96
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dellwood Road North
3
Continue on MN 96
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 61
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Highway 61
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 61
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward MN 36 West
7
Merge onto MN 36
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
MN 36
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 35W
15 mi
·
20 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 61 / North Highway 61
At end of road, turn left onto US 61 / North Highway 61
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MN 36
Merge onto MN 36
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
30.1 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
30.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.05 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
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
43m 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?
This drive leans heavily into a highway-focused profile, with 91% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel for much of the 30.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch on this route is 15 miles along I 35W, allowing for sustained cruising. While the primary roads are main highways, expect the character to be consistent with that of a typical urban or suburban interstate commute. The focus is on direct travel rather than scenic exploration.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and MN 36. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 61 / North Highway 61.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 30.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 2 miles (US 61 / North Highway 61): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (MN 36): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 43m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on I 35W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 2 miles (US 61 / North Highway 61): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (MN 36): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
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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