Origin
Bloomington, WI
Late night in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, WI to Lancaster, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, WI
Chris Flaten
Lancaster, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This short, 14.9-mile drive from Bloomington to Lancaster, Wisconsin, is easily manageable in about 23 minutes, making it a perfect day trip within the Midwest. You'll spend about 95% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing State Highway 35 and State Highway 81, with a brief section on Beetown Road. The estimated fuel cost is a very reasonable $2, reflecting the minimal distance. Given its brevity, there's no need to split this journey into multiple days; you can complete the entire trip and still have plenty of time for activities at either end. This route is ideal for those seeking a straightforward and efficient connection between two points in Wisconsin.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 35 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 81 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Beetown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Harrison Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cherry Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Maple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 35
— 11.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, WI and Lancaster, WI.
1
Start on Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mill Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto WI 35
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 35
3
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 81
4
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 35
5
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Beetown Road
6
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Harrison Street
7
Turn right onto WI 35; WI 81
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Cherry Street
8
Turn left onto South Washington Street
355 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Washington Street
9
Turn right onto West Maple Street
331 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Maple Street
10
Turn right onto WI 35; WI 81
176 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
11
Arrive at destination
WI 35; WI 81
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 35 / State Highway 35
At end of road, turn left onto WI 35 / State Highway 35
Navigation decision point
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
WI 35; WI 81 / West Cherry Street
Turn right onto WI 35; WI 81 / West Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South Washington Street
Turn left onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West Maple Street
Turn right onto West Maple Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
WI 35; WI 81 / South Jefferson Street
Turn right onto WI 35; WI 81 / South Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lancaster, WI
Late night in Lancaster on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the vast majority of this 14.9-mile journey. You'll primarily be on State Highway 35 and State Highway 81, roads designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.7 miles along State Highway 35. This means you'll be moving at a consistent pace for most of the drive, with minimal local traffic interference. The transition to Beetown Road offers a slight variation before you reach your destination, but the overall feel remains that of a direct, highway-oriented trip.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on State Highway 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 35 and State Highway 81. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 35 / State Highway 35.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 35 / State Highway 35): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (WI 35; WI 81 / West Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,097 ft
744 ft
Total Climb
442 ft
Total Descent
296 ft
Highest Point
1,097 ft
~14.9 mi in
Elevation Range
353 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on State Highway 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 35 / State Highway 35): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (WI 35; WI 81 / West Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lancaster, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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