How far is Buena Vista, WI from Bloomington, WI?
The driving distance from Buena Vista, WI to Bloomington, WI is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 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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Halfway Point
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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 Buena Vista and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buena Vista and Bloomington.
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Start on the route
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right
623 ft · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
148 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 61
1.2 km · 60 sec · US Highway 61
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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 South Madison Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Madison Street
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
1225 ft · 59 sec · West Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harrison Street
109 m · 6 sec · South Harrison Street
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Continue on Beetown Road
805 ft · 14 sec · Beetown Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
4.2 mi · 6 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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Turn straight onto State Highway 35
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 35
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Turn right onto Mill Street
790 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buena Vista and Bloomington.
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.
State Highway 35
Turn straight 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.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Buena Vista and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buena Vista to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 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 12.4 miles from Buena Vista and 12.4 miles from Bloomington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Buena Vista and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Lancaster
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 Lancaster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buena Vista and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 16.85 mi (27.11 km).
#1 Buena Vista
Unincorporated community in the Town of Delafield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,820 |
| Coordinates | 42.7133300, -90.6879000 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bloomington
Village in Grant County, Wisconsin
| Population | 357 |
| Coordinates | 42.8852700, -90.9234600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomington (-90.92346, 42.88527)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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