How far is Platteville, WI from Bloomington, WI?
The driving distance from Platteville, WI to Bloomington, WI is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Platteville and Bloomington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platteville and Bloomington.
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Start on West Main Street
155 m · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
1262 ft · 48 sec · North Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Adams Street
724 ft · 25 sec · West Adams Street
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Turn slight right onto Lancaster Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Lancaster Street
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Continue on State Highway 81
9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on Kingsford Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Kingsford Road
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Continue straight
135 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
21 m · 1 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 Platteville 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 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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Platteville 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 Platteville to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Platteville and 15.3 miles from Bloomington.
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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 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 Rain Showers Likely around Platteville 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 Platteville and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (40 km).
#1 Platteville
City in Grant County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 42.7341600, -90.4784600 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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