How far is Cambridge, WI from Prairie du Chien, WI?
The driving distance from Cambridge, WI to Prairie du Chien, WI is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Iowa County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Prairie du Chien.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Prairie du Chien.
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Start on East Main Street
23 mi · 33 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville
38.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West: Dodgeville, Prairie du Chien
1.4 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway
41 m · 6 sec · Dodgeville Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Dodgeville Expressway
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Continue on US Highway 18
8.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 18
15.6 mi · 22 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on 12th Street
2495 ft · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
2700 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1990 ft · 57 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Great River Road
27.2 mi · 39 min · Great River Road
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Continue on South Marquette Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Marquette Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Marquette Road
36 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road
112 m · 9 sec · South Marquette Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Marquette Road
35 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road
141 m · 11 sec · South Marquette Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward South Marquette Road
112 m · 9 sec · South Marquette Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road
16 m · 1 sec · South Marquette Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Marquette Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Prairie du Chien.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 18 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville
38.1 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Partly Cloudy near Prairie du Chien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Prairie du Chien?
The road trip is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dodgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Cambridge and 60.1 miles from Prairie du Chien.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cambridge and Partly Cloudy near Prairie du Chien.
Stop Ideas Near Dodgeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Prairie du Chien. Straight-line distance: 107.37 mi (172.79 km).
#1 Cambridge
Village in Jefferson and Dane counties in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 113 |
| Coordinates | 43.0036100, -89.0165000 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairie du Chien
County seat of Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 43.0516500, -91.1412400 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie du Chien (-91.14124, 43.05165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.10 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $20.08 | $40.17 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $22.39 | $44.78 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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