Bloomington, Indiana to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

529.5 miles 852.1 km · straight line
635.4 miles estimated 1022.5 km · driving distance
12h 47min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
322° NW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Minneapolis?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Minneapolis is 529.5 miles (852.1 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 635.4 miles, taking about 12h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Indiana and Minneapolis. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bloomington, Indiana to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 47min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 20min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 37min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients