Origin
Ramsey, MN
Late night in Ramsey on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ramsey, 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
51m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ramsey, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 35.2-mile drive from Ramsey to Bloomington, Minnesota, is a straightforward trip designed for a single day. Expect to spend about 51 minutes on the road, covering a modest distance with a fuel cost estimated at $5. The route is primarily composed of a mix of highway and local roads, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion within the Midwest region. Since it's a short drive, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 12.3 mi | 15m |
| South Ferry Street | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Bottineau Boulevard | 5 mi | 7m |
| US 10 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Ramsey Boulevard Northwest | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| I 494 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| I 35W | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 12.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramsey, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on this road
405 ft
·
30 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on 160th Lane Northwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
160th Lane Northwest
3
Turn right onto Jaspar Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Jaspar Street Northwest
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 56
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 56
133 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
6
Continue on CR 56
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
7
Enter roundabout
287 ft
·
8 sec
8
Continue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
9
Merge onto US 10; US 169
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 10; US 169
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 224A
Toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
139 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
12
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
14
Turn right onto US 169
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Ferry Street
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward CR 81, CR 109: Bottineau Boulevard, 85th Avenue North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward CR 81 South: Bottineau Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto CR 81
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bottineau Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward MN 100 South
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward MN 100 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto MN 100
12 mi
·
15 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Use the slight right lane.
24
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
25
Merge onto I 35W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Ramsey, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 224A
Toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Main Street, Greenhaven Road
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward CR 81, CR 109: Bottineau Boulevard, 85th Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 81, CR 109: Bottineau Boulevard, 85th...
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 81 South: Bottineau Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 81 South: Bottineau Boulevard
7
18.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MN 100 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 100 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 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 | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
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.
Destination
Bloomington, MN
Late night in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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
51m 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?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with 51% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll experience stretches on MN 100, South Ferry Street, and Bottineau Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 12.3 miles on MN 100, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. This blend means you'll transition between faster highway driving and potentially more varied local road conditions, keeping the driving experience dynamic without being overly demanding.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on MN 100.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 35.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Ramsey, MN and Bloomington, MN, road signs point toward Cr 81 and 85Th Avenue North.
Cr 81
12.3 mi in
|
~19m
85Th Avenue North
12.3 mi in
|
~19m
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 51m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on MN 100. 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 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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