Origin
Le Sueur, MN
Late night in Le Sueur on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Le Sueur, 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
1h 3m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Le Sueur, MN
Noor Shalghen
Bloomington, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 50.3-mile drive from Le Sueur, MN, to Bloomington, MN, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 49 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate using Highway 93, US 169 North, and MN 41, offering a local feel rather than a high-speed interstate experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this trip is budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Midwest. The route's turn-heavy nature suggests it's best suited for those who prefer a more engaging drive over covering long distances quickly. Given its short duration, it’s an ideal option for a spontaneous day trip or an easy commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 40 mi | 46m |
| I 494 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| I 35W | 1 mi | 1m |
| 130th Street West | 1 mi | 1m |
| Marystown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 93 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| MN 93 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 40 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Sueur, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on CR 22
437 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bridge Street
2
Continue on MN 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 93
3
Take the ramp onto MN 93
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
MN 93
Toward US 169 North, MN 93 North
4
Continue on US 169; MN 93
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 169; MN 93
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 169
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 169
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
7
Keep slight right at fork
264 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
8
Turn straight onto CR 78
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
County Road 78
9
Continue on CR 78
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Chestnut Boulevard
10
Enter roundabout onto CR 78
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
130th Street West
11
Continue on CR 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
130th Street West
12
Turn left onto CR 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marystown Road
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 169 North
14
Merge onto US 169
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 169
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
20
Merge onto I 35W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Le Sueur, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 30.5 and 51.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 106
Toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
7
44.9 mi into trip
|
~54m 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 slight right lane.
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
7
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
7
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.62 one way
$15.24 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.14 | $18.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Jordan, MN
26 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 3m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and highways, rather than cruising on a high-speed interstate. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch suggests frequent turns and intersections will keep you actively engaged behind the wheel. As you transition from Le Sueur towards Bloomington, the character of the drive will likely shift from rural or semi-rural settings to more suburban environments, requiring your attention to local traffic patterns and road changes.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and I 494. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 30.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Le Sueur, MN to Bloomington, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 78: Chaska along the way.
Cr 78: Chaska
30.2 mi in
|
~35m
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 1h 3m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40 miles on US 169. 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 Bloomington, 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: at 30.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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