Origin
Jamestown, WI
Night in Jamestown on Wednesday
Local time
11:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamestown, WI to Bloomington, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
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.
Trip Overview
The drive from Jamestown, WI to Bloomington, WI covers 37.9 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shoestring Road, County Road HH, Great River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.93 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.9 miles from Jamestown, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 37.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shoestring Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Jamestown, WI to Bloomington, WI is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamestown, WI to Bloomington, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shoestring Road | — | — |
| County Road HH | — | — |
| Great River Road | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Highway 61 | — | — |
| Highway 35 | — | — |
| South Madison Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Shoestring Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, WI and Bloomington, WI.
1
Start on County Road H
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road H
2
Turn right onto Shoestring Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Shoestring Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road HH
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road HH
4
Continue on Great River Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Great River Road
5
Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on Great River Road
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Great River Road
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
486 ft
·
8 sec
10
Merge slight left onto US Highway 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 61
11
Continue on Highway 35 and 61
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 35 and 61
12
Continue on South Madison Street
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 the end of the road, turn left onto South Harrison Street
358 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Harrison Street
15
Continue on Beetown Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Beetown Road
16
Continue on State Highway 35
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 35
17
Continue on State Highway 81
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 81
18
Turn straight onto State Highway 35
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 35
19
Turn right onto Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Mill Street
20
Arrive at your 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 18.9 miles from Jamestown, WI, or about 30m into the drive.
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 37.9 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.9 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Jamestown, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jamestown, WI
This is one driving day of about 37.9 miles and 1h.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Jamestown, WI · 30m into the drive
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.
Arriving in Bloomington, WI
The final approach into Bloomington, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.93 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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Night in Bloomington on Wednesday
Local time
11:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Lancaster, WI
19 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jamestown, WI to Bloomington, WI covers 37.9 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shoestring Road, County Road HH, Great River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Jamestown, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.93 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 Jamestown, WI to Bloomington, WI is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamestown, WI to Bloomington, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jamestown, WI to Bloomington, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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