How far is Gays Mills, WI from Soldiers Grove, WI?

The driving distance from Gays Mills, WI to Soldiers Grove, WI is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.42 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.44 mi
10.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.44 mi
Kilometers
10.36 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.42 mi
Kilometers
11.94 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Soldiers Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Return by in Gays Mills
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gays Mills
2026-04-23T06:09
Arrive Soldiers Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gays Mills
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Bell Center
WI

Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin

From Gays Mills
3.7 mi
00h 06m
To Soldiers Grove
3.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gays Mills and Soldiers Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gays Mills and Soldiers Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 171

    134 m · 9 sec · State Highway 171

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 131

    6.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 131

  3. 3

    Continue on Church Street

    2903 ft · 58 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gays Mills and Soldiers Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
4 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 131
6.79 mi · 91%
Church Street
0.55 mi · 7%
State Highway 171
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 131

Continue on State Highway 131

6.79 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bell Center
00h 06m from Gays Mills
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Gays Mills and Chance Rain Showers near Soldiers Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gays Mills to Soldiers Grove?

The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bell Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Gays Mills and 3.7 miles from Soldiers Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gays Mills and Chance Rain Showers near Soldiers Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Bell Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bell Center, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bell Center.

RAIL

La Crosse

69 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

81 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

93 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Winona station

106 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gays Mills and Soldiers Grove. Straight-line distance: 6.44 mi (10.36 km).

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#1 Gays Mills

Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin

Population504
Coordinates43.3174800, -90.8448500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
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#2 Soldiers Grove

Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States

Population535
Coordinates43.3952600, -90.7743000
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Gays Mills (-90.84485, 43.31748)
End: Soldiers Grove (-90.7743, 43.39526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.99 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.96
0.52 gal · 1.98 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.98 $1.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.65 $1.21 $2.42
Diesel $5.30 $1.38 $2.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gays Mills and Soldiers Grove. The current time is 06:09:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.