How far is Bloomington, WI from Preston, WI?
The driving distance from Bloomington, WI to Preston, WI is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Preston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Preston.
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Start on Mill Street
790 ft · 38 sec · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 35
5.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 35
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Turn right onto Great River Road
16.7 mi · 23 min · Great River Road
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Continue on 4th Street
1899 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
2685 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
2616 ft · 1 min · 12th Street
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Continue on US Highway 18
5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 18
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Turn left
58 m · 8 sec
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Continue on 1st Street
140 m · 26 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Cross Street
35 m · 5 sec · Cross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cross Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Preston.
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.
Great River Road
Turn right onto Great River Road
16.7 mi · 00h 23m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Preston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Preston?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Mount Ida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Bloomington and 14.7 miles from Preston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Preston.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ida
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Ida.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Preston. Straight-line distance: 20.03 mi (32.23 km).
#1 Bloomington
Village in Grant County, Wisconsin
| Population | 357 |
| Coordinates | 42.8852700, -90.9234600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Preston
Preston is a city in Grant County, Wisconsin
| Population | 980 |
| Coordinates | 42.9749900, -90.5470700 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Street (-90.54707, 42.974897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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