Origin
Potosi, WI
Late night in Potosi on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Potosi, 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
42m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Potosi, WI
Tom Fisk
Bloomington, WI
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
Potosi, WI to Bloomington, WI is 27.2 miles and takes about 42m via State Highway 35, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. You'll be on highways for most of the journey, making it a straightforward drive. Consider this a quick hop, perfect for a day trip or an easy addition to a longer itinerary in the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 35 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| US 61 | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 81 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Highway 35 and 61 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 61 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| South Madison Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Walnut Street | 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 Potosi, WI and Bloomington, WI.
1
Start on WI 133
76 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on CTH O
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 61; WI 35
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
US 61; WI 35
4
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
5
Enter roundabout
165 ft
·
2 sec
6
Continue
485 ft
·
7 sec
7
Merge onto US 61; WI 35; WI 81
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
US Highway 61
8
Continue on US 61; WI 35; WI 81
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 35 and 61
9
Continue on US 61; WI 35; WI 81
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Madison Street
10
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Walnut Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto WI 35; WI 81
356 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Harrison Street
12
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Beetown Road
13
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 35
14
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 81
15
Turn straight onto WI 35
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 35
16
Turn right onto Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mill Street
17
Arrive at destination
Mill Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 61; WI 35
At end of road, turn left onto US 61; WI 35
Navigation decision point
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West Walnut Street
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
3:47 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
2 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
42m 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 drive for 90% of this route. The journey is primarily on State Highway 35, US 61, and State Highway 81. You'll encounter one longer stretch of 11.7 miles on State Highway 35, offering a consistent pace. The road maintains a highway feel for its duration, minimizing complex turns or changes in speed.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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 1.1 miles in near US 61; WI 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 42m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 61; WI 35): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles (US 61; WI 35; WI 81 / US Highway 61): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). 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 1.1 miles (US 61; WI 35): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles (US 61; WI 35; WI 81 / US Highway 61): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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