Origin
Platteville, WI
Late night in Platteville on Thursday
Local time
12:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Platteville, WI to Bloomington, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
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
Trip Overview
The drive from Platteville, WI to Bloomington, WI covers 30.5 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Chestnut Street, West Adams Street, Lancaster Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.77 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
15.3 miles from Platteville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 30.5 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.
North Chestnut Street 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 Platteville, WI to Bloomington, WI is easy. At 48m 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 Platteville, WI to Bloomington, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Chestnut Street | — | — |
| West Adams Street | — | — |
| Lancaster Street | — | — |
| Highway 81 | — | — |
| Kingsford Road | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Highway 61 | — | — |
| Highway 35 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Chestnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platteville, WI and Bloomington, WI.
1
Start on West Main Street
509 ft
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Adams Street
4
Turn slight right onto Lancaster Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Street
5
Continue on State Highway 81
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 81
6
Continue on Kingsford Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kingsford Road
7
Continue straight
443 ft
·
7 sec
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
69 ft
·
1 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 15.3 miles from Platteville, WI, or about 24m 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 30.5 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.3 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Platteville, WI.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Platteville, WI
This is one driving day of about 30.5 miles and 48m.
At 30.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.3 mi from Platteville, WI · 24m into the drive
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.
Arriving in Bloomington, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bloomington, 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
$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.
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: 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 Thursday
Local time
12:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
14 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Platteville, WI to Bloomington, WI covers 30.5 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Chestnut Street, West Adams Street, Lancaster Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Platteville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.77 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 Platteville, WI to Bloomington, WI is easy. At 48m 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 Platteville, WI to Bloomington, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Platteville, WI to Bloomington, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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