Origin
Dickeyville, WI
Morning in Dickeyville on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dickeyville, WI to Bloomington, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dickeyville, WI
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, WI
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
Dickeyville to Bloomington is 33.8 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Great River Road and State Highway 35, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Wisconsin, offering a straightforward journey. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick transition between two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this drive for its simplicity and ease of navigation, ideal for a relaxed travel day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Great River Road | 15.5 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 35 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| 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 Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Great River Road
— 15.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickeyville, WI and Bloomington, WI.
1
Start on this road
69 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn left onto Hill Climb Road
177 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hill Climb Road
4
Turn right onto US 61; WI 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on US 61; WI 35
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Great River Road
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
7
Enter roundabout
165 ft
·
2 sec
8
Continue
485 ft
·
7 sec
9
Merge onto US 61; WI 35; WI 81
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
US Highway 61
10
Continue on US 61; WI 35; WI 81
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 35 and 61
11
Continue on US 61; WI 35; WI 81
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Madison Street
12
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Walnut Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto WI 35; WI 81
356 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Harrison Street
14
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Beetown Road
15
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 35
16
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 81
17
Turn straight onto WI 35
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 35
18
Turn right onto Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mill Street
19
Arrive at destination
Mill Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Dickeyville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hill Climb Road
Turn left onto Hill Climb Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 61; WI 35 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 61; WI 35 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.28 one way
$10.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.50 | $13.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Bloomington on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Lancaster, WI
17 mi in
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
25 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
52m 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 trip features a mixed drive, with 48% on highways. You'll encounter about 15.5 miles on Great River Road as the longest continuous stretch, offering a consistent experience. The route incorporates State Highway 35 and State Highway 81, suggesting a blend of more open road and potentially more winding sections as you get closer to your destination. Expect a varied driving feel that's neither exclusively fast nor entirely slow.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on Great River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Hill Climb Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 61; WI 35 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on Great River Road. 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: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Hill Climb Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 61; WI 35 / West Main 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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