Redgranite to Plainfield is 25.7 miles and takes about 45 minutes via State Highway 73, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two communities in the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making this a straightforward drive between these two points. It’s a quick hop, ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger Wisconsin adventure. Consider this route if you're looking for an uncomplicated journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 73
14.7 mi
25m
State Highway 21
7.8 mi
11m
East Main Street
2 mi
5m
Bannerman Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
East North Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 73
— 14.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redgranite, WI and Plainfield, WI.
1
Start on Main Street
102 ft·6 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto WI 21; CTH E
0.9 mi·2 min·Bannerman Avenue
3
Continue on WI 21; CTH EE
7.8 mi·11 min·State Highway 21
4
Continue on WI 21; WI 73
2.0 mi·5 min·East Main Street
5
Continue on WI 73
15 mi·25 min·State Highway 73
6
Continue on WI 73
0.2 mi·21 sec·East North Street
7
Turn right onto North Main Street
53 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 2
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip|~0m in|WI 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue
Turn right onto WI 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
25.7 mi into trip|~45m in|North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.59 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg9 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$4.19
$8.38
premium
$4.72
$4.77
$9.54
diesel
$4.80
$4.85
$9.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
7.7
0
$2.70
$1.23
Efficient EV
6.4
0
$2.25
$1.03
EV Truck/SUV
10.3
0
$3.60
$1.64
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Jun 29, 2026
Origin
Redgranite, WI
Afternoon
in Redgranite on Sunday
Local time
12:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
S 14 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 29 at 3:01PM CDT until June 29 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 29 at 2:08PM CDT until July 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Destination
Plainfield, WI
Afternoon
in Plainfield on Sunday
Local time
12:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
S 14 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 29 at 3:01PM CDT until June 29 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 29 at 2:08PM CDT until July 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
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
1 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
45m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.7 miles on State Highway 73, offering a consistent highway feel for a significant portion of the journey. The transition onto State Highway 21 and then East Main Street in Plainfield marks the final leg. Expect a smooth, direct path for the majority of your travel, with minimal deviations from high-speed driving conditions.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on State Highway 73.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 73 and State Highway 21. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Redgranite, WI to Plainfield, WI is easy. At 45m with 88% 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 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on State Highway 73. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Ice Age 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 Plainfield, WI before heading back.
