Origin
Prairie du Chien, WI
Morning in Prairie du Chien on Sunday
Local time
8:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie du Chien, 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
58m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prairie du Chien, WI
Tom Fisk
Soldiers Grove, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Prairie du Chien to Soldiers Grove is 37.6 miles and takes about 58 minutes via State Highway 27, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, moving you from one Midwest locale to another. The journey is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward drive. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger regional exploration, offering a simple and efficient way to cover the distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 27 | 24 mi | 34m |
| State Highway 131 | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 171 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| East Blackhawk Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Marquette Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 27
— 24 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie du Chien, WI and Soldiers Grove, WI.
1
Start on WI 35; WI 27
408 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Marquette Road
2
Enter roundabout onto WI 35; WI 27
348 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Marquette Road
3
Continue on WI 35; WI 27
464 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Marquette Road
4
Enter roundabout onto WI 27
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Blackhawk Avenue
5
Continue on WI 27
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Blackhawk Avenue
6
Continue on WI 27
24 mi
·
34 min
·
State Highway 27
7
Turn right onto WI 171
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 171
8
Continue on WI 131
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 131
9
Continue on WI 131
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Church Street
10
Arrive at destination
WI 131
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Prairie du Chien, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 35; WI 27 / South Marquette Road
Enter roundabout onto WI 35; WI 27 / South Marquette Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 27 / East Blackhawk Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 27 / East Blackhawk Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
24.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
WI 171 / State Highway 171
Turn right onto WI 171 / State Highway 171
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.88 one way
$11.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.45 | $12.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 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 | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
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
Soldiers Grove, WI
Morning in Soldiers Grove on Sunday
Local time
8:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Seneca, 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
1 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
58m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route utilizing main roads. You'll experience a consistent stretch of 24 miles on State Highway 27, which forms the longest uninterrupted section. The roads here are designed for efficient travel, suggesting a generally smooth and direct experience rather than winding country lanes. Expect a consistent pace for most of the 37.6 miles, allowing you to cover ground quickly.
96% 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: 24 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 State Highway 131. 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 35; WI 27 / South Marquette Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Prairie du Chien, WI to Soldiers Grove, WI is easy. At 58m with 96% 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 35; WI 27 / South Marquette Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.2 miles (WI 27 / East Blackhawk Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.8 miles (WI 171 / State Highway 171): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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 24 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 0.1 miles (WI 35; WI 27 / South Marquette Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.2 miles (WI 27 / East Blackhawk Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.8 miles (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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