Origin
Faribault, MN
Late night in Faribault on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Faribault, MN to Bloomington, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
39.4 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
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Faribault, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
Faribault to Bloomington is 39.4 miles and takes about 46m via I 35 Business, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Minnesota, taking you from the Midwest region to the same region. It's a predominantly highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Given the short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering a quick connection between these two Minnesota locations without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 Business | 29.2 mi | 31m |
| I 35W | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Lyndale Avenue North | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 4th Street Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 60 West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Bloomington Freeway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35 Business
— 29.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Faribault, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on this road
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto MN 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street Northwest
3
Continue on MN 60
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Highway 60 West
4
Turn right onto I 35 Business; MN 21; I 35 Alternate
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndale Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto I 35 Business
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 35 Business
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35W
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Bloomington Freeway
9
Turn left onto West 90th Street
163 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Faribault, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 39.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 35 Business; MN 21; I 35 Alternate / Lyndale Avenue North
Turn right onto I 35 Business; MN 21; I 35 Alternate / Lyndale Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 35 Business
Take the exit onto I 35 Business toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
6
32.1 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
39.2 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
39.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.73 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
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 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $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.
Destination
Bloomington, MN
Late night in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
New Market, 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
2 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
46m 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 a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your travel on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 29.2 miles primarily on I 35 Business, offering a consistent pace. The journey transitions to I 35W and then Lyndale Avenue North, meaning you'll encounter a mix of interstate speeds and potentially more varied traffic as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and directness, rather than winding scenic byways.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.2 mi on I 35 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 Business and I 35W. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near I 35 Business; MN 21; I 35 Alternate / Lyndale Avenue North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (I 35 Business; MN 21; I 35 Alternate / Lyndale Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 35 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 46m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.2 miles on I 35 Business. 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 1.1 miles (I 35 Business; MN 21; I 35 Alternate / Lyndale Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 35 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 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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