Sanborn to Tannery Town is 17.7 miles and takes about 26 minutes via State Highway 13, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick hop or a segment of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a straightforward drive.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 13
12.5 mi
17m
State Highway 112
3.2 mi
4m
North Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
County Road E
0.7 mi
1m
Lake Drive
0.6 mi
1m
Petrin Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 13
— 12.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanborn, WI and Tannery Town, WI.
1
Start on CTH E
0.7 mi·1 min·County Road E
2
Turn right onto Petrin Road
258 ft·13 sec·Petrin Road
3
Turn straight onto WI 112
3.2 mi·4 min·State Highway 112
4
Turn right onto WI 13
13 mi·17 min·State Highway 13
5
Continue on WI 13
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
6
Turn left onto WI 77
0.4 mi·31 sec·Lake Drive
7
Continue on CTH P
0.2 mi·33 sec·Lake Drive
8
Arrive at destination
CTH P
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 2
2 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|Petrin Road
Turn right onto Petrin Road
Navigation decision point
3
17.2 mi into trip|~24m in|WI 77 / Lake Drive
Turn left onto WI 77 / Lake Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.23 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$2.89
$5.77
premium
$4.72
$3.29
$6.57
diesel
$4.80
$3.34
$6.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
5.3
0
$1.86
$0.85
Efficient EV
4.4
0
$1.55
$0.71
EV Truck/SUV
7.1
0
$2.48
$1.13
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Jul 11, 2026
Origin
Sanborn, WI
Late night
in Sanborn on Sunday
Local time
2:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
SW 0 to 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 1:06AM CDT until July 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 1:06AM CDT until July 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Destination
Tannery Town, WI
Late night
in Tannery Town on Sunday
Local time
2:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
SW 0 to 5 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 1:06AM CDT until July 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 1:06AM CDT until July 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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
26m 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 predominantly highway, with 89% of the 17.7 miles on paved roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway at 12.5 miles along State Highway 13. The route begins on State Highway 13, transitioning to State Highway 112 before concluding on North Main Street. Expect mostly highway cruising until you reach your destination.
89% 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: 12.5 mi on State Highway 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 13 and State Highway 112. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Petrin Road.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sanborn, WI to Tannery Town, WI is easy. At 26m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Petrin Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (WI 77 / Lake Drive): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,271 ft779 ft
Total Climb
510 ft
Total Descent
107 ft
Highest Point
1,271 ft
~15.2 mi in
Elevation Range
492 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Artesian Well
Attraction
Around the midpoint, right off the route
12min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Copper Falls view
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, short detour
20min in
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Brownstone Falls view
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, short detour
20min in
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Copper Falls State Natural Area
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
20min in
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
BP1 - Sandy Ledges Campsite
Camp_site
Later in the drive, short detour
20min in
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Mellen Area Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
26min in
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Mellen, WI
BP1 - Sandy Ledges Campsite
Camp_site
Later in the drive, short detour
20min in
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on State Highway 13. 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 0.7 miles (Petrin Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (WI 77 / Lake Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes — 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 Tannery Town, WI before heading back.
