Origin
Buena Vista, WI
Late night in Buena Vista on Sunday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buena Vista, WI to Bloomington, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buena Vista, WI
Vika Glitter
Bloomington, WI
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
Buena Vista, WI to Bloomington, WI is 24.7 miles and takes about 38 minutes via State Highway 35 and US 61, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within Wisconsin's Midwest region. Expect a drive that primarily follows state and US highways, making it easy to navigate and complete in under an hour. This route is ideal for a quick travel day or as part of a larger exploration of the area, offering a simple way to get from point A to point B without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 35 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| US 61 | 7 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 81 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Highway 35 and 61 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 61 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| South Madison Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Beetown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 35
— 11.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buena Vista, WI and Bloomington, WI.
1
Start on US 61; WI 35
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 61; WI 35
2
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
3
Enter roundabout
165 ft
·
2 sec
4
Continue
485 ft
·
7 sec
5
Merge onto US 61; WI 35; WI 81
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
US Highway 61
6
Continue on US 61; WI 35; WI 81
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 35 and 61
7
Continue on US 61; WI 35; WI 81
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Madison Street
8
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Walnut Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto WI 35; WI 81
356 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Harrison Street
10
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Beetown Road
11
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 35
12
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 81
13
Turn straight onto WI 35
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 35
14
Turn right onto Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mill Street
15
Arrive at destination
Mill Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 61; WI 35; WI 81 / US Highway 61
Merge onto US 61; WI 35; WI 81 / US Highway 61
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
West Walnut Street
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
WI 35; WI 81 / South Harrison Street
At end of road, turn left onto WI 35; WI 81 / South Harrison Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
3
24.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Mill Street
Turn right onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.86 one way
$7.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Bloomington, WI
Late night in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of the drive on paved roads designed for faster travel. You'll experience stretches of efficient driving, including one segment of 11.7 miles primarily on State Highway 35. The roads are well-maintained and generally direct, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding local routes. Expect a consistent driving experience as you transition between State Highway 35, US 61, and State Highway 81.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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 US 61. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in.
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 38m 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 7.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.2 miles (US 61; WI 35; WI 81 / US Highway 61): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10 miles (West Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). 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 7.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.2 miles (US 61; WI 35; WI 81 / US Highway 61): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10 miles (West Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bloomington, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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