Origin
Elko New Market, MN
Late night in Elko New Market on Sunday
Local time
5:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elko New Market, 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
24m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elko New Market, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
Elko New Market, MN to Bloomington, MN is 21 miles and takes about 24 minutes via I 35 and I 35W, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a quick and straightforward drive. Given the minimal distance, it's an easy addition to a longer trip or a simple commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| I 35W | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| 260th Street East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| France Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Deuce Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Bloomington Freeway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elko New Market, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on Main Street
479 ft
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on France Avenue
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
France Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 2
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
260th Street East
4
Continue on CR 2; I 35 ALT
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Deuce Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
6
Merge onto I 35
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35W
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Bloomington Freeway
10
Turn left onto West 90th Street
163 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward 90th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
7
21 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.25 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
5:15 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
4 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
24m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 87% of the 21 miles on interstates like I 35 and I 35W. The longest continuous stretch on the highway measures 11.2 miles. You'll encounter numerous exits as you approach Bloomington, typical for this type of urban interface. The final portion of the trip will transition from highway to surface streets as you reach your destination.
87% 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: 11.2 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and I 35W. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
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 21 miles you will encounter 6 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 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Elko New Market, MN to Bloomington, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Paul along the way.
Saint Paul
2.2 mi in
|
~3m
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 24m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (I 35W): 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 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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