How far is Elk Grove, WI from Argyle, WI?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, WI to Argyle, WI is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Argyle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Argyle.
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Start on County Road X
1682 ft · 50 sec · County Road X
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Turn left onto State Highway 81
13.5 mi · 24 min · State Highway 81
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Turn left onto Galena Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Galena Street
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Continue on Main Street
982 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Louisa Street
2945 ft · 59 sec · East Louisa Street
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Continue on State Highway 81
14.2 mi · 19 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on Mineral Point Road
147 m · 10 sec · Mineral Point Road
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Continue on West Milwaukee Street
1660 ft · 53 sec · West Milwaukee Street
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Continue on East Milwaukee Street
118 m · 15 sec · East Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
10 m · 1 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Argyle.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 81
Continue on State Highway 81
14.2 mi · 00h 19m
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 Elk Grove and Mostly Sunny near Argyle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Argyle?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Darlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Elk Grove and 15.1 miles from Argyle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove and Mostly Sunny near Argyle.
Stop Ideas Near Darlington
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 Elk Grove and Argyle. Straight-line distance: 26.69 mi (42.95 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 579 |
| Coordinates | 42.6716600, -90.3909600 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Argyle
Town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 456 |
| Coordinates | 42.7011200, -89.8670700 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Argyle (-89.86707, 42.70112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.52 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| Premium | $5.66 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
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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