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Trip from Port Wing, WI to Washburn, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

51m

Distance

35.2 mi

57 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Port Wing, WI, WI

Port Wing, WI

Engin Akyurt

Downtown Washburn, WI, WI

Washburn, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Port Wing to Washburn is 35.2 miles and takes about 51 minutes via County Highway C and State Highway 13, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop keeps you within Wisconsin's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick transition that's perfect for a leisurely morning departure or an afternoon arrival. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between two points without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Highway C 19.2 mi 27m
State Highway 13 15.4 mi 21m
West 4th Street 0.5 mi 1m
County Road C <0.1 mi <1m
North Washington Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Pennsylvania Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: County Highway C — 19.2 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Wing, WI and Washburn, WI.

1

Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

61 ft · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
2

Turn left onto WI 13

15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 13
3

Turn slight right onto CTH C

161 ft · 3 sec · County Road C
4

Continue on CTH C

19 mi · 27 min · County Highway C
5

Turn left onto West 4th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 4th Street
6

At end of road, turn right onto North Washington Avenue

66 ft · 2 sec · North Washington Avenue
7

Arrive at destination

North Washington Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 13 / State Highway 13

Turn left onto WI 13 / State Highway 13

Navigation decision point

3
34.7 mi into trip | ~49m in | West 4th Street

Turn left onto West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

5
35.2 mi into trip | ~51m in | North Washington Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto North Washington Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.50 one way

$11.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.04 $12.08
premium $4.89 $6.77 $13.55
diesel $5.61 $7.77 $15.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41
EV Truck/SUV 14.1 0 $4.93 $2.25

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Port Wing, WI

Evening in Port Wing on Sunday

Local time

8:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Washburn, WI

Evening in Washburn on Sunday

Local time

8:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

51m 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 mixed drive with 44% on highways. You'll encounter about 19.2 miles on County Highway C, which is the longest uninterrupted stretch, before transitioning to State Highway 13 and then West 4th Street. Expect a blend of driving experiences, from potentially more open highway sections to navigating through local roads as you approach your destination. The road's character shifts gradually, so stay alert for changes in speed limits and road conditions.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on County Highway C.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 13 / State Highway 13.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Port Wing, WI to Washburn, WI is easy. At 51m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 13 / State Highway 13): Navigation decision point; at 34.7 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles (North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on County Highway C. 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: near the start (WI 13 / State Highway 13): Navigation decision point; at 34.7 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles (North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and North Country National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Washburn, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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