Origin
Platteville, WI
Late night in Platteville on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Platteville, 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
48m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Platteville, WI
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, WI
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
Platteville, WI to Bloomington, WI is 30.5 miles and takes about 48m via State Highway 81, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Wisconsin, making it an easy same-day excursion. You'll primarily be on state highways, so expect a straightforward drive without the intensity of interstate travel. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick connection between two points in the region, offering a relaxed pace for a brief journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 81 | 12.2 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 35 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Kingsford Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Highway 35 and 61 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 61 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| South Madison Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Lancaster Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Chestnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 81
— 12.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platteville, WI and Bloomington, WI.
1
Start on CTH B
507 ft
·
32 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto WI 81
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto WI 81
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Adams Street
4
Turn slight right onto WI 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Street
5
Continue on WI 81
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 81
6
Continue on WI 81
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kingsford Road
7
Continue on this road
443 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
8
Enter roundabout
70 ft
·
1 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
15 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 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Platteville, 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 0.1 and 16 — 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 81 / North Chestnut Street
Turn right onto WI 81 / North Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 81 / West Adams Street
At end of road, turn left onto WI 81 / West Adams Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
13 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
16 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Lancaster, WI
15 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
1 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
48m 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 a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey on established highways. You'll spend most of your time on State Highway 81, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.2 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience, largely following well-maintained state roads that connect communities. The character remains fairly constant, making it predictable and easy to navigate without significant changes in road type or speed.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on State Highway 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 81 and State Highway 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 81 / North Chestnut Street.
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 48m 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 0.1 miles (WI 81 / North Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WI 81 / West Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on State Highway 81. 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 81 / North Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WI 81 / West Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 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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