How far is Mount Sterling, WI from Bridgeport, WI?

The driving distance from Mount Sterling, WI to Bridgeport, WI is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.51 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.13 mi
35.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.13 mi
Kilometers
35.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.51 mi
Kilometers
47.49 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Sterling
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Sterling
2026-04-23T07:29
Arrive Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Sterling
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Eastman
WI

Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin

From Mount Sterling
14.7 mi
00h 22m
To Bridgeport
14.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Sterling and Bridgeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sterling and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 27

    17.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 27

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gran Grae Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Gran Grae Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gran Grae Road

    2171 ft · 53 sec · Gran Grae Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Gran Grae Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Gran Grae Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 60

    5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 60

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Sterling and Bridgeport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 27
17.6 mi · 60%
Gran Grae Road
6.75 mi · 23%
State Highway 60
5.14 mi · 17%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 27

Start on State Highway 27

17.6 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastman
00h 22m from Mount Sterling
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Sterling and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Sterling to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Eastman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Mount Sterling and 14.8 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Sterling and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Eastman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eastman, 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 Eastman.

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La Crosse

76 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
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Tomah

100 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
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Winona station

110 mi away
65 East Mark Street
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Wisconsin Dells

113 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Sterling and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 22.13 mi (35.61 km).

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#1 Mount Sterling

Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States

Population196
Coordinates43.3152600, -90.9287400
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

Unincorporated community in the town of Bridgeport, Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States

Population993
Coordinates43.0091500, -91.0579100
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Sterling (-90.92874, 43.31526)
End: Bridgeport (-91.05791, 43.00915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
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.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.85
Premium $4.65 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $5.30 $5.52 $11.03

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 Mount Sterling and Bridgeport. The current time is 07:29:00.

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.