Origin
Woodland, MN
Late night in Woodland on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodland, 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
24m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodland, MN
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, MN
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Trip Overview
This short 16.5-mile drive from Woodland to Bloomington in Minnesota is easily manageable within a single day, taking around 20 minutes to complete. It's a local, turn-heavy route primarily utilizing County Road 101 and Minnetonka Boulevard. With no highway driving, you'll experience a more connected feel to the local landscape. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, making it an economical option for a quick trip. This route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward journey through the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| Minnetonka Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 35W | 1 mi | 1m |
| County Road 101 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| McGinty Road West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maple Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 11.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland, MN and Bloomington, MN.
1
Start on Maple Hill Road
512 ft
·
24 sec
·
Maple Hill Road
2
Turn right onto CR 101
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
County Road 101
3
Turn left onto CR 5
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Minnetonka Boulevard
4
Turn left onto CR 16
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
McGinty Road West
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 494 South
6
Merge onto I 494
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
Exit 5B
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
9
Merge onto I 35W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7B
Toward 90th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto West 90th Street
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 90th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 494 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 494 South
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 494
Merge onto I 494
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
16.3 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West 90th Street
Turn left onto West 90th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
5:42 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
24m 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 16.5-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. The route is characterized by its frequent turns and local road feel, so you'll be navigating through community streets rather than open highways. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, indicating a continuous series of turns and intersections. This type of driving means you'll likely be at lower speeds for most of the trip, offering a good opportunity to observe your surroundings as you transition from Woodland to Bloomington.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on I 494.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and Minnetonka Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 16.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 24m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on I 494. 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 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (I 494): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 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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