How far is Bloomington, WI from Platteville, WI?

The driving distance from Bloomington, WI to Platteville, WI is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
30.52 mi
00h 38m
Flight
24.85 mi
40 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.85 mi
Kilometers
40 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.11 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Platteville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 9:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-04-15T20:06
Arrive Platteville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Lancaster
WI

City in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States

From Bloomington
15.3 mi
00h 19m
To Platteville
15.2 mi
00h 19m

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
61°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1228 ft · 28 sec · West Cherry Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Madison Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 35 and 61

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 35 and 61

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 61

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 61

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    573 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Kingsford Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Kingsford Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 81

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 81

  15. 15

    Continue on Lancaster Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lancaster Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Adams Street

    724 ft · 27 sec · West Adams Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Chestnut Street

    641 ft · 27 sec · North Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Furnace Street

    558 ft · 17 sec · West Furnace Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    621 ft · 29 sec · North 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    16 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 81
12.2 mi · 40%
State Highway 35
11.7 mi · 38%
Kingsford Road
1.91 mi · 6%
Highway 35 and 61
1.27 mi · 4%
US Highway 61
0.96 mi · 3%
North Madison Street
0.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 81

Continue on State Highway 81

9.72 mi · 00h 13m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lancaster
00h 19m from Bloomington
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Rain Showers Likely near Platteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Bloomington and 15.2 miles from Platteville.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Rain Showers Likely near Platteville.

Stop Ideas Near Lancaster

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lancaster, 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 Lancaster.

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

110 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

115 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

116 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

La Crosse

118 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Platteville. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (40 km).

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#1 Bloomington

Village in Grant County, Wisconsin

Population357
Coordinates42.8852700, -90.9234600
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Platteville

#2 Platteville

City in Grant County, Wisconsin

Population1,470
Coordinates42.7341600, -90.4784600
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-90.923573, 42.885287)
End: West Main Street (-90.478469, 42.734135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.15
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.07 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.59 $9.19
Premium $4.65 $5.03 $10.05
Diesel $5.30 $5.73 $11.46

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 Platteville. The current time is 20:06:35.

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.