Origin
Mount Sterling, WI
Morning in Mount Sterling on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Sterling, 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
45m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 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 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Sterling, WI
Tom Fisk
Bridgeport, WI
Alec Adriano
Trip Overview
This 29.5-mile drive from Mount Sterling to Bridgeport, Wisconsin, is a quick trip best suited for a single day, taking around 45 minutes. Primarily using State Highway 27 and State Highway 60, with a bit of Gran Grae Road mixed in, this route is focused on highway travel. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, it's an economical option for a short journey within the Midwest region. You won't need to split this drive into multiple days, making it a flexible choice for your itinerary. The straightforward nature of this route makes it an easy addition to any Wisconsin road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 27 | 17.6 mi | 25m |
| Gran Grae Road | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 60 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 27
— 17.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sterling, WI and Bridgeport, WI.
1
Start on WI 27
18 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 27
2
Turn left onto Gran Grae Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Gran Grae Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Gran Grae Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Gran Grae Road
4
Continue on Gran Grae Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Gran Grae Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto WI 60
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 60
6
Arrive at destination
WI 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 17.6 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Gran Grae Road
Turn left onto Gran Grae Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Gran Grae Road
At end of road, turn left onto Gran Grae Road
Navigation decision point
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
WI 60 / State Highway 60
At end of road, turn right onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
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
Bridgeport, WI
Morning in Bridgeport on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
1 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
45m 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 for 77% of this 29.5-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.6 miles on State Highway 27, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on established state highways, the inclusion of Gran Grae Road suggests a brief transition to potentially more local or winding sections. This route offers a direct path, minimizing complex navigation and keeping you moving efficiently toward your destination.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on State Highway 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 27 and Gran Grae Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in near Gran Grae Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mount Sterling, WI to Bridgeport, WI is easy. At 45m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles (Gran Grae Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (Gran Grae Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on State Highway 27. 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 17.6 miles (Gran Grae Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (Gran Grae Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): 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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