Origin
Mount Sterling, WI
Morning in Mount Sterling on Sunday
Local time
9:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Sterling, WI to Soldiers Grove, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Sterling, WI
Tom Fisk
Soldiers Grove, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Mount Sterling to Soldiers Grove is 12.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via State Highway 131, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for those looking for a quick transition between locations or a simple day trip. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making for a straightforward journey with minimal complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 131 | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 171 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Church Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 27 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 131
— 6.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sterling, WI and Soldiers Grove, WI.
1
Start on WI 27
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 27
2
Turn right onto WI 171
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 171
3
Continue on WI 131
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 131
4
Continue on WI 131
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Church Street
5
Arrive at destination
WI 131
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WI 171 / State Highway 171
Turn right onto WI 171 / State Highway 171
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Soldiers Grove, WI
Morning in Soldiers Grove on Sunday
Local time
9:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
12 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
22m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the travel occurring on established state highways. Your longest continuous stretch will be 6.8 miles on State Highway 131, offering a consistent pace. The roads here are designed for efficient travel, meaning you'll experience a smooth and uninterrupted journey for the majority of the trip. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B without significant detours or technical road changes.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on State Highway 131.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 131 and State Highway 171. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 171 / State Highway 171.
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 Soldiers Grove, WI is easy. At 22m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (WI 171 / State Highway 171): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (WI 171 / State Highway 171): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Soldiers Grove, 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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