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Trip from New Prague, 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

44m

Distance

34.5 mi

56 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown New Prague, MN, MN

New Prague, MN

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Downtown Bloomington, MN, MN

Bloomington, MN

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Trip Overview

New Prague, MN to Bloomington, MN is 34.5 miles and takes about 44m via I 35, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short drive connecting two points within the Midwest region. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day trip. You'll primarily be on major highways for this journey, so expect consistent speeds and typical interstate traffic. It's a practical route for commuting or a quick transfer between locations in Minnesota.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 11.2 mi 12m
I 35W 7.1 mi 8m
30th Street West 5.2 mi 7m
State Highway 19 5.1 mi 6m
Natchez Avenue 2 mi 2m
260th Street East 2 mi 2m
Main Street East 1.1 mi 2m
280th Street West 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 35 — 11.2 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Prague, MN and Bloomington, MN.

1

Start on this road

125 ft · 14 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto CR 60

171 ft · 4 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
3

Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19

9 ft · 0 sec · Main Street East
4

Continue on MN 13; MN 19

524 ft · 15 sec · Main Street East
5

Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19

58 ft · 1 sec · Main Street East
6

Continue on MN 13; MN 19

0.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street East
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19

122 ft · 3 sec · Main Street East
8

Continue on MN 13; MN 19

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Main Street East
9

Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19

121 ft · 2 sec · 280th Street West
10

Continue on MN 13; MN 19

0.2 mi · 29 sec · 280th Street West
11

Continue on MN 13; MN 19

5.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19
12

Continue on 30th Street West

459 ft · 26 sec · 30th Street West
13

Enter roundabout onto CR 86

119 ft · 6 sec · 30th Street West
14

Continue on CR 86

5.1 mi · 6 min · 30th Street West
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto CR 91

2.0 mi · 2 min · Natchez Avenue
16

Enter roundabout onto CR 2

21 ft · 0 sec · 260th Street East
17

Continue on CR 2

2.0 mi · 2 min · 260th Street East
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on CR 2; I 35 ALT

449 ft · 12 sec · Deuce Road
19

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
20

Merge onto I 35

11 mi · 12 min · I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 35W
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 7B Toward 90th Street Use the slight right lane.
23

Turn straight onto East Bloomington Freeway

193 ft · 10 sec · East Bloomington Freeway
24

Turn left onto West 90th Street

163 ft · 4 sec · West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
25

Arrive at destination

West 90th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 34.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East

Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
15.8 mi into trip | ~23m 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
6
27.2 mi into trip | ~35m 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
34.3 mi into trip | ~44m 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
34.5 mi into trip | ~44m in | West 90th Street

Turn left onto West 90th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.13 one way

$10.27 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $5.53 $11.06
premium $4.53 $6.16 $12.31
diesel $5.61 $7.62 $15.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.62 $1.66
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $3.02 $1.38
EV Truck/SUV 13.8 0 $4.83 $2.21

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

New Prague, MN

Morning in New Prague on Sunday

Local time

9:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Cloudy

NW 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 17 at 5:13PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:21AM CDT until April 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Bloomington, MN

Morning in Bloomington on Sunday

Local time

9:36 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

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

44m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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-focused, with 68% of the drive utilizing major interstates. You'll experience stretches of comfortable, high-speed travel, including one segment of 11.2 miles on I 35 without significant interruptions. The primary roads involved, such as I 35 and I 35W, indicate a consistent driving experience characterized by efficient movement. Expect a functional, rather than scenic, journey as you navigate these well-traveled corridors.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 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?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 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.

On the drive from New Prague, MN to Bloomington, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Paul along the way.

Saint Paul

15.8 mi in | ~23m

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 44m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). 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.

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 0.2 miles (MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 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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