Origin
Bloomington, WI
Night in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
10:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, WI to Dickeyville, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
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.
Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomington, WI to Dickeyville, WI covers 34 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 61, State Highway 35, State Highway 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on US Highway 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
17 miles from Bloomington, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 34 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 61 and State Highway 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.4 miles on US Highway 61.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 61 and State Highway 35. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 35 / State Highway 35.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bloomington, WI to Dickeyville, WI is easy. At 52m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 35 / State Highway 35): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (WI 35; WI 81 / West Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 61; WI 35; WI 81 / North Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WI 35 / State Highway 35
At end of road, turn left onto WI 35 / State Highway 35
Navigation decision point
5
14.6 mi into trip
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~22m in
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WI 35; WI 81 / West Cherry Street
Turn right onto WI 35; WI 81 / West Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 61; WI 35; WI 81 / North Madison Street
Turn right onto US 61; WI 35; WI 81 / North Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 61; WI 35 / US Highway 61
Enter roundabout onto US 61; WI 35 / US Highway 61
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
34 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 61 | 16.4 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 35 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 81 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Highway 35 and 61 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Madison Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Cherry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Beetown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 61
— 16.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, WI and Dickeyville, WI.
1
Start on Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Mill Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto WI 35
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 35
3
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 81
4
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 35
5
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Beetown Road
6
Continue on WI 35; WI 81
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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South Harrison Street
7
Turn right onto WI 35; WI 81
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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West Cherry Street
8
Turn right onto US 61; WI 35; WI 81
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Madison Street
9
Continue on US 61; WI 35; WI 81
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 35 and 61
10
Continue on US 61; WI 35; WI 81
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 61
11
Enter roundabout onto US 61; WI 35
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
US Highway 61
12
Continue on US 61; WI 35
16 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 61
13
Continue on US 61; WI 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
14
Turn left onto Hill Climb Road
177 ft
·
6 sec
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Hill Climb Road
15
Turn right onto 2nd Street
89 ft
·
9 sec
·
2nd Street
16
Turn right
69 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17 miles from Bloomington, WI, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dickeyville, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Bloomington, WI.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bloomington, WI
This is one driving day of about 34 miles and 52m.
At 34 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 61 for about 16.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Bloomington, WI · 27m into the drive
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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Bloomington, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dickeyville, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dickeyville, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.32 one way
$10.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.54 | $13.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
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
Dickeyville, WI
Night in Dickeyville on Wednesday
Local time
10:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°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
7 degrees cooler 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bloomington, WI to Dickeyville, WI covers 34 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 61, State Highway 35, State Highway 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from Bloomington, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bloomington, WI to Dickeyville, WI is easy. At 52m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 35 / State Highway 35): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (WI 35; WI 81 / West Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 61; WI 35; WI 81 / North Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bloomington, WI to Dickeyville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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