Origin
Mounds View, MN
Afternoon in Mounds View on Sunday
Local time
4:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mounds View, 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
31m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mounds View, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 22.6-mile drive from Mounds View, MN, to Bloomington, MN, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, requiring just about 31 minutes of travel time. With 91% of the journey on highways, you'll find yourself on the interstate for the majority of the route. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, making it an economical option for getting between these two Midwest locations. This route is a simple transit, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a lot of fuss. Given its brevity, no overnight stays are necessary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 20.7 mi | 27m |
| Mounds View Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Long Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 20.7 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mounds View, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on CH 10
140 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mounds View Boulevard
2
Turn sharp left onto CH 45
107 ft
·
6 sec
·
Long Lake Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto CH 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mounds View Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 35W South, US 10 East
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 35W
21 mi
·
27 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CH 45 / Long Lake Road
Turn sharp left onto CH 45 / Long Lake Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CH 10 / Mounds View Boulevard
Turn left onto CH 10 / Mounds View Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22.4 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
22.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.73 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
4:58 PM
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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 91% of the mileage dedicated to major roadways. You'll encounter stretches on I 35W, including one uninterrupted segment of 20.7 miles, which means you'll be in a high-speed environment for a significant portion of your travel. The route primarily utilizes I 35W and Mounds View Boulevard before transitioning to West 90th Street. This drive is characterized by consistent speed and efficient travel, rather than winding scenic byways.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.7 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Mounds View Boulevard. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CH 45 / Long Lake Road.
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 22.6 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: near the start (CH 45 / Long Lake Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; near the start (CH 10 / Mounds View Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 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 31m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 20.7 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: near the start (CH 45 / Long Lake Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; near the start (CH 10 / Mounds View Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 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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