Origin
Gays Mills, WI
Late night in Gays Mills on Sunday
Local time
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gays Mills, WI to Bridgeport, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 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 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gays Mills, WI
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Bridgeport, WI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 32.4-mile drive from Gays Mills to Bridgeport, Wisconsin, can be completed in about 51 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. Your journey primarily follows State Highway 131 and State Highway 60, with a brief stint on Railroad Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this route offers an economical way to travel within the Midwest region. The road-focused profile means you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, so you can expect a consistent driving experience. Since it's a short distance, there's no need to split this into an overnight journey; you can easily fit it into your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 131 | 17.9 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 60 | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| Railroad Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Guard Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 171 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Business Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Midway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 131
— 17.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gays Mills, WI and Bridgeport, WI.
1
Start on WI 171
440 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Highway 171
2
Turn right onto WI 131
11 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 131
3
Continue on WI 131
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
4
Turn left onto WI 131; CTH E
329 ft
·
11 sec
·
Midway Street
5
Turn left onto WI 131
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 131
6
At end of road, turn right onto WI 60
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 60
7
Turn left onto WI 60
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Business Street
8
Turn right onto WI 60
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Guard Street
9
Continue on WI 60
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 60
10
Arrive at destination
WI 60
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Gays Mills, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.4 — 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 131 / State Highway 131
Turn right onto WI 131 / State Highway 131
Navigation decision point
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
WI 131; CTH E / Midway Street
Turn left onto WI 131; CTH E / Midway Street
Navigation decision point
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
WI 131 / State Highway 131
Turn left onto WI 131 / State Highway 131
Navigation decision point
4
19.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
WI 60 / State Highway 60
At end of road, turn right onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Navigation decision point
4
21.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
WI 60 / Guard Street
Turn right onto WI 60 / Guard Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 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 | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
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
Bridgeport, WI
Late night in Bridgeport on Sunday
Local time
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Seneca, WI
16 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
9 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
51m 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 experience on this trip, with 95% of the drive utilizing main roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 17.9 miles along State Highway 131, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. This route is characterized by its efficiency, prioritizing direct travel over winding backroads. You'll likely find the driving experience to be smooth and predictable, with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares as you make your way from Gays Mills to Bridgeport.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on State Highway 131.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 131 and State Highway 60. 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 131 / State Highway 131.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gays Mills, WI to Bridgeport, WI is easy. At 51m with 95% 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 131 / State Highway 131): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (WI 131; CTH E / Midway Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (WI 131 / State Highway 131): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on State Highway 131. 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 131 / State Highway 131): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (WI 131; CTH E / Midway Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (WI 131 / State Highway 131): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridgeport, 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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