Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.5 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Soldiers Grove, WI
Tom Fisk
Wauzeka, WI
Tom Fisk
Soldiers Grove to Wauzeka is 29.5 miles and takes about 41 minutes via US Highway 61, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest region. You'll mostly be on a main highway, making for a straightforward and quick connection between these two towns. It's an easy drive, perfect for a quick leg of a longer journey or a simple trip if you're in the area.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 61 | 18.9 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 60 | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| Pine Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Peterson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Soldiers Grove, WI and Wauzeka, WI.
Start on WI 131
Turn right onto WI 131
Continue on WI 131
Turn right onto US 61
Turn straight onto WI 60
Arrive at destination
1 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.
Turn right onto WI 131 / Peterson Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| premium | $5.26 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
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, 2026-10-12.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Soldiers Grove on Monday
Local time
1:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Wauzeka on Monday
Local time
1:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is almost entirely highway, with 99% of the 29.5 miles on US Highway 61. You'll experience rural cruising for the longest stretch of 18.9 miles on US Highway 61 before transitioning to State Highway 60 and then local streets like Pine Street for the final approach into Wauzeka. Given the highway profile, expect minimal stops and a consistent pace for most of the route.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 61 and State Highway 60. 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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Soldiers Grove, WI to Wauzeka, WI is easy. At 41m with 99% 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 131 / Peterson Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
520 ft
Total Descent
594 ft
Highest Point
1,184 ft
~10.5 mi in
Elevation Range
533 ft
Soldiers Grove is a town in the state of Wisconsin.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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