Origin
Jamestown, WI
Late night in Jamestown on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamestown, 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
1h
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamestown, WI
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, WI
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
Jamestown, WI to Bloomington, WI is 37.9 miles and takes about 1 hour via Great River Road and State Highway 35, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Wisconsin, making it an easy day trip or a quick leg of a larger journey. The drive offers a mixed experience, with a significant portion on scenic byways. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive with a touch of scenic beauty without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Great River Road | 15.8 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 35 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 81 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Shoestring Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Highway 35 and 61 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| County Road H | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| County Road HH | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Great River Road
— 15.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, WI and Bloomington, WI.
1
Start on CTH H
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road H
2
Turn right onto Shoestring Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Shoestring Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto CTH HH
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road HH
4
Continue on US 61; WI 35
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Great River Road
5
Continue on US 61; WI 35
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on US 61; WI 35
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Great River Road
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
8
Enter roundabout
165 ft
·
2 sec
9
Continue
485 ft
·
7 sec
10
Merge onto US 61; WI 35; WI 81
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
US Highway 61
11
Continue on US 61; WI 35; WI 81
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 35 and 61
12
Continue on US 61; WI 35; WI 81
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Madison Street
13
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Walnut Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto WI 35; WI 81
356 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Harrison Street
15
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Beetown Road
16
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 35
17
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 81
18
Turn straight onto WI 35
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 35
19
Turn right onto Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mill Street
20
Arrive at destination
Mill Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Jamestown, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Shoestring Road
Turn right onto Shoestring Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CTH HH / County Road HH
At end of road, turn left onto CTH HH / County Road HH
Navigation decision point
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
20.3 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
$5.93 one way
$11.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
3:48 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
1h 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 37.9-mile journey features a 43% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster-paced roads and more local stretches. The longest uninterrupted section is 15.8 miles along the Great River Road, offering a consistent driving experience for that segment. Expect a mixed drive profile, transitioning between different types of roadways as you make your way from Jamestown to Bloomington. This variety keeps the drive engaging, avoiding a monotonous feel.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on Great River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.9 miles in near Shoestring Road.
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 1h drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Shoestring Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (CTH HH / County Road HH): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.8 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: at 0.9 miles (Shoestring Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (CTH HH / County Road HH): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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