How far is Bloomington, WI from Lancaster, WI?

The driving distance from Bloomington, WI to Lancaster, WI is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.9 mi
00h 18m
Flight
11.09 mi
17.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.09 mi
Kilometers
17.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.9 mi
Kilometers
23.98 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lancaster
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 8:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-15T19:59
Arrive Lancaster
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beetown
WI

Unincorporated community in the Town of Beetown, Grant County, Wisconsin

From Bloomington
7.5 mi
00h 09m
To Lancaster
7.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Lancaster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Lancaster.

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    790 ft · 39 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 35

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 35

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 81

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 81

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 35

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 35

  5. 5

    Continue on Beetown Road

    805 ft · 14 sec · Beetown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    719 ft · 14 sec · South Harrison Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Cherry Street

    584 ft · 15 sec · West Cherry Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    108 m · 18 sec · South Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Maple Street

    101 m · 17 sec · West Maple Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    54 m · 6 sec · South Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Lancaster.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 35
11.7 mi · 79%
State Highway 81
2.48 mi · 17%
Beetown Road
0.15 mi · 1%
Mill Street
0.15 mi · 1%
South Harrison Street
0.14 mi · 1%
West Cherry Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 35

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 35

7.48 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beetown
00h 09m from Bloomington
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lancaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Lancaster?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Bloomington and 7.5 miles from Lancaster.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lancaster.

Stop Ideas Near Beetown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beetown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beetown.

RAIL

La Crosse

119 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.84 km).

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#1 Bloomington

Village in Grant County, Wisconsin

Population357
Coordinates42.8852700, -90.9234600
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Lancaster

#2 Lancaster

City in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,700
Coordinates42.8474900, -90.7106800
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-90.923573, 42.885287)
End: South Jefferson Street (-90.710827, 42.84749)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.25 $4.51
Premium $4.65 $2.47 $4.93
Diesel $5.30 $2.81 $5.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomington and Lancaster. The current time is 19:59:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.