Origin
Soldiers Grove, WI
Late night in Soldiers Grove on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Soldiers Grove, 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
58m
Distance
40.7 mi
65 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 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
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.
Soldiers Grove, WI
Tom Fisk
Bridgeport, WI
Alec Adriano
Trip Overview
Soldiers Grove to Bridgeport is 40.7 miles and takes about 58 minutes via State Highway 60 and US Highway 61, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest drive stays within Wisconsin, offering a straightforward connection between two points. With almost the entire trip on highways, it's a quick transit that doesn't require an overnight stay. You'll find it's a practical option if you're looking for a simple point-to-point drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 60 | 21.1 mi | 30m |
| US Highway 61 | 18.9 mi | 26m |
| Pine Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Guard Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Peterson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Business Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 60
— 21.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soldiers Grove, WI and Bridgeport, WI.
1
Start on WI 131
48 ft
·
4 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto WI 131
479 ft
·
9 sec
·
Peterson Street
3
Continue on WI 131
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pine Street
4
Turn right onto US 61
19 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 61
5
Turn straight onto WI 60
10 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 60
6
Turn left onto WI 60
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Business Street
7
Turn right onto WI 60
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Guard Street
8
Continue on WI 60
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 60
9
Arrive at destination
WI 60
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Soldiers Grove, 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 and 29.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 131 / Peterson Street
Turn right onto WI 131 / Peterson Street
Navigation decision point
3
29.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
WI 60 / South Business Street
Turn left onto WI 60 / South Business Street
Navigation decision point
4
29.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
WI 60 / Guard Street
Turn right onto WI 60 / Guard Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.36 one way
$12.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Westport, WI
20 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
11 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 drive is primarily highway cruising, with 98% of the 40.7 miles on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 21.1 miles on State Highway 60, which is typical for this kind of route. The transition to surface roads like Pine Street will happen closer to your destination, marking the end of the high-speed portion. Expect mostly rural cruising with minimal urban merging.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on State Highway 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 60 and US Highway 61. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 131 / Peterson Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Soldiers Grove, WI to Bridgeport, WI is easy. At 58m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 131 / Peterson Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles (WI 60 / South Business Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles (WI 60 / Guard Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 40.7 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 (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on State Highway 60. 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: near the start (WI 131 / Peterson Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles (WI 60 / South Business Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles (WI 60 / Guard Street): 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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