How far is Mount Sterling, WI from Soldiers Grove, WI?

The driving distance from Mount Sterling, WI to Soldiers Grove, WI is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
12.79 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.53 mi
15.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.53 mi
Kilometers
15.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.79 mi
Kilometers
20.59 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Soldiers Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Sterling
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Sterling
2026-04-23T06:09
Arrive Soldiers Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Sterling
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
Gays Mills
WI

Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin

From Mount Sterling
6.4 mi
00h 11m
To Soldiers Grove
6.4 mi
00h 11m

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
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 Mount Sterling and Soldiers Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sterling and Soldiers Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 27

    28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 27

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 171

    5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 171

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 131

    6.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 131

  4. 4

    Continue on Church Street

    2903 ft · 58 sec · Church Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Sterling 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
5 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 131
6.79 mi · 53%
State Highway 171
5.44 mi · 43%
Church Street
0.55 mi · 4%
State Highway 27
0.02 mi
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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
9.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gays Mills
00h 11m from Mount Sterling
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling to Soldiers Grove?

The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Gays Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Mount Sterling and 6.4 miles from Soldiers Grove.

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

The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 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 Chance Rain Showers near Soldiers Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Gays Mills

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

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

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La Crosse

66 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

79 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
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Wisconsin Dells

93 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Winona station

103 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Sterling and Soldiers Grove. Straight-line distance: 9.53 mi (15.33 km).

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#1 Mount Sterling

Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States

Population196
Coordinates43.3152600, -90.9287400
Altitude361
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: Mount Sterling (-90.92874, 43.31526)
End: Soldiers Grove (-90.7743, 43.39526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.71 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.39
0.9 gal · 3.42 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.70 $3.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.91 $3.83
Premium $4.65 $2.09 $4.19
Diesel $5.30 $2.39 $4.77

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 Soldiers Grove. The current time is 06:09:04.

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.