Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Iron River, WI
Tom Fisk
Port Wing, WI
Engin Akyurt
Iron River to Port Wing is 15.6 miles and takes about 27 minutes via County Highway A, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Wisconsin's Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. You'll primarily navigate local roads, making it a simple, quick transit. It's a good option if you're looking for a brief drive with minimal fuss and a low fuel cost.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway A | 15.1 mi | 26m |
| Oneida Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Iron River, WI and Port Wing, WI.
Start on CTH H
Continue on CTH A
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| premium | $5.25 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Iron River on Thursday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Port Wing on Thursday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway mileage. You'll spend the entire 15.6 miles on local streets and county highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 15.1 miles on County Highway A. Expect consistent surface road driving without any merging onto faster highways.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Iron River, WI to Port Wing, WI is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Iron River, WI to Port Wing, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
192 ft
Total Descent
624 ft
Highest Point
1,104 ft
Elevation Range
432 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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