How far is Bloomington, WI from Potosi, WI?
The driving distance from Bloomington, WI to Potosi, WI is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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City in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Potosi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Potosi.
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Start on Mill Street
790 ft · 39 sec · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 35
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on State Highway 81
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on State Highway 35
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Beetown Road
805 ft · 14 sec · Beetown Road
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Continue on South Harrison Street
719 ft · 14 sec · South Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West Cherry Street
1228 ft · 28 sec · West Cherry Street
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Turn right onto North Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Madison Street
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Continue on Highway 35 and 61
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 35 and 61
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Continue on US Highway 61
1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 61
23 m · 1 sec · US Highway 61
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 61
8.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 61
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
23 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Potosi.
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.
US Highway 61
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 61
8.44 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Potosi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Potosi?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 13.7 miles from Bloomington and 7 miles from Potosi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Potosi.
Stop Ideas Near Lancaster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Potosi. Straight-line distance: 17.26 mi (27.78 km).
#1 Bloomington
Village in Grant County, Wisconsin
| Population | 357 |
| Coordinates | 42.8852700, -90.9234600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Potosi
Civil town in Grant County, Wisconsin
| Population | 887 |
| Coordinates | 42.6894400, -90.7120700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-90.712149, 42.689554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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