Origin
Colburn, WI
Morning in Colburn on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colburn, WI to Crescent, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colburn, WI
Anete Lusina
Crescent, WI
Павел Хлыстунов
Trip Overview
Colburn to Crescent is 6.8 miles and takes about 14 minutes via County Highway S and State Highway 27, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Wisconsin, moving you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through towns than a long-distance journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger, more expansive Wisconsin adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway S | 5 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 27 | 1 mi | 1m |
| 270th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| County Highway D | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Highway S
— 5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colburn, WI and Crescent, WI.
1
Start on CTH D; CTH S
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
County Highway D
2
Turn left onto CTH S
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
County Highway S
3
Continue on CTH S
229 ft
·
6 sec
·
County Highway S
4
Continue on CTH S
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
270th Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto CTH S
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway S
6
Turn right onto WI 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 27
7
Arrive at destination
WI 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 5.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH S / County Highway S
Turn left onto CTH S / County Highway S
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CTH S / County Highway S
Keep slight left at fork onto CTH S / County Highway S
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
WI 27 / State Highway 27
Turn right onto WI 27 / State Highway 27
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Crescent, WI
Morning in Crescent on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 15% of the route on divided highways. You'll experience a dynamic road personality, shifting between County Highway S, State Highway 27, and 270th Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles on County Highway S, meaning you'll be adjusting your speed and direction fairly regularly. Prepare for a route that feels more like a series of connected local roads rather than a straightforward highway cruise.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on County Highway S.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CTH S / County Highway S.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CTH S / County Highway S): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (CTH S / County Highway S): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.8 miles (WI 27 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on County Highway S. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CTH S / County Highway S): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (CTH S / County Highway S): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.8 miles (WI 27 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crescent, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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