How far is Preston, WI from Bloomington, WI?
The driving distance from Preston, WI to Bloomington, WI is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston and Bloomington.
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Start on Cross Street
35 m · 7 sec · Cross Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
649 ft · 30 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 18
5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on 12th Street
2495 ft · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
2700 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1990 ft · 57 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Great River Road
16.6 mi · 23 min · Great River Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 35/133
5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 35/133
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Turn left 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 Preston 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.
Great River Road
Continue on Great River Road
16.6 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 Preston 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 Preston to Bloomington?
The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 Preston and 14.7 miles from Bloomington.
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 9.4 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 7:02 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 Preston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ida
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 20.03 mi (32.23 km).
#1 Preston
Preston is a city in Grant County, Wisconsin
| Population | 980 |
| Coordinates | 42.9749900, -90.5470700 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| 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: 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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