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Cities Near Bloomington

Cities near Bloomington, Minnesota: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Bloomington, Minnesota is Burnsville, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Burnsville5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Eden Prairie9 mi / 14 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Minneapolis10 mi / 16 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Saint Paul12 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakeville13 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Plymouth14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Brooklyn Park18 mi / 29 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Blaine22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Saint Cloud65 mi / 105 km1 hr 57 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Rochester70 mi / 112 km2 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Bloomington

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Lakeville. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Bloomington include Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Lakeville. The closest is Burnsville, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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