How far is Prairie du Chien, WI from Soldiers Grove, WI?
The driving distance from Prairie du Chien, WI to Soldiers Grove, WI is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie du Chien and Soldiers Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie du Chien and Soldiers Grove.
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Start on South Marquette Road
124 m · 10 sec · South Marquette Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward South Marquette Road
106 m · 9 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 1 toward East Blackhawk Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · East Blackhawk Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Blackhawk Avenue
3164 ft · 54 sec · East Blackhawk Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 27
24 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27
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Turn right onto State Highway 171
5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 171
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Continue on State Highway 131
6.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 131
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Continue on Church Street
2903 ft · 58 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie du Chien and Soldiers Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 27
Continue on State Highway 27
24 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Prairie du Chien and Sunny near Soldiers Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie du Chien to Soldiers Grove?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Prairie du Chien and 18.8 miles from Soldiers Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prairie du Chien and Sunny near Soldiers Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Seneca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seneca.
La Crosse
Tomah
Winona station
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie du Chien and Soldiers Grove. Straight-line distance: 30.08 mi (48.41 km).
#1 Prairie du Chien
County seat of Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 43.0516500, -91.1412400 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Soldiers Grove
Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 535 |
| Coordinates | 43.3952600, -90.7743000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Soldiers Grove (-90.7743, 43.39526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $3.77 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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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