How far is Potosi, WI from Bloomington, WI?

The driving distance from Potosi, WI to Bloomington, WI is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.18 mi
00h 42m
Flight
17.26 mi
27.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.26 mi
Kilometers
27.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.18 mi
Kilometers
43.74 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 10:21 PM CDT
Return by in Potosi
Wed, Apr 15, 11:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Potosi
2026-04-15T21:38
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 15, 10:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Potosi
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lancaster
WI

City in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States

From Potosi
13.6 mi
00h 21m
To Bloomington
13.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
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 Potosi and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    23 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    623 ft · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    148 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 61

    1.2 km · 60 sec · US Highway 61

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 35 and 61

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 35 and 61

  9. 9

    Continue on South Madison Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Madison Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Walnut Street

    1225 ft · 59 sec · West Walnut Street

  11. 11

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

    109 m · 6 sec · South Harrison Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Beetown Road

    805 ft · 14 sec · Beetown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 35

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 35

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 81

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 81

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Highway 35

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 35

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    790 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Potosi 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 35
11.7 mi · 43%
State Highway 81
2.48 mi · 9%
Highway 35 and 61
1.27 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.23 mi · 5%
US Highway 61
0.73 mi · 3%
South Madison Street
0.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

8.31 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lancaster
00h 21m from Potosi
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Potosi 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 Potosi to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 13.6 miles from Potosi and 13.6 miles from Bloomington.

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 9.9 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lancaster

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

110 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

115 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

116 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

La Crosse

118 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Potosi and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 17.26 mi (27.78 km).

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#1 Potosi

Civil town in Grant County, Wisconsin

Population887
Coordinates42.6894400, -90.7120700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bloomington

Village in Grant County, Wisconsin

Population357
Coordinates42.8852700, -90.9234600
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Potosi (-90.71207, 42.68944)
End: Bloomington (-90.92346, 42.88527)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.08 $8.17
Premium $4.65 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $5.30 $5.09 $10.18

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 Potosi and Bloomington. The current time is 21:38:34.

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.