How far is Jamestown, WI from Bloomington, WI?

The driving distance from Jamestown, WI to Bloomington, WI is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.85 mi
01h 00m
Flight
28.01 mi
45.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.01 mi
Kilometers
45.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.85 mi
Kilometers
60.92 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 10:48 PM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Wed, Apr 15, 11:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-15T21:47
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 10:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ellenboro
WI

Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Jamestown
18.9 mi
00h 30m
To Bloomington
19 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road H

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Road H

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shoestring Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Shoestring Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road HH

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Road HH

  4. 4

    Continue on Great River Road

    1502 ft · 29 sec · Great River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Great River Road

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Great River Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    623 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    148 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 61

    1.2 km · 60 sec · US Highway 61

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 35 and 61

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 35 and 61

  12. 12

    Continue on South Madison Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Madison Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Walnut Street

    1225 ft · 59 sec · West Walnut Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harrison Street

    109 m · 6 sec · South Harrison Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Beetown Road

    805 ft · 14 sec · Beetown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 35

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 35

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 81

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 81

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto State Highway 35

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 35

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    790 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great River Road
15.9 mi · 42%
State Highway 35
11.7 mi · 31%
State Highway 81
2.48 mi · 7%
Shoestring Road
1.58 mi · 4%
Highway 35 and 61
1.27 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Great River Road

Continue on Great River Road

15.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellenboro
00h 30m from Jamestown
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jamestown 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 Jamestown to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ellenboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Jamestown and 19 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ellenboro

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

104 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

110 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

116 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 28.01 mi (45.08 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population2,122
Coordinates42.5877800, -90.5484600
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bloomington

Village in Grant County, Wisconsin

Population357
Coordinates42.8852700, -90.9234600
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamestown (-90.54846, 42.58778)
End: Bloomington (-90.92346, 42.88527)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.05 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.65 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $5.30 $7.11 $14.21

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 Jamestown and Bloomington. The current time is 21:47:43.

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.