Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
Sanborn, WI
Quang Vuong
Tannery Town, WI
Mihai Vlasceanu
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Sanborn, WI and Tannery Town, WI.
Start on CTH E
Turn right onto Petrin Road
Turn straight onto WI 112
Turn right onto WI 13
Continue on WI 13
Turn left onto WI 77
Continue on CTH P
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto Petrin Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto WI 77 / Lake Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Sanborn on Wednesday
Local time
3:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 1 at 2:17AM CDT until June 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Destination
Afternoon in Tannery Town on Wednesday
Local time
3:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 1 at 2:17AM CDT until June 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
510 ft
Total Descent
107 ft
Highest Point
1,271 ft
~15.2 mi in
Elevation Range
492 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Attraction
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, short detour
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Camp_site
Later in the drive, short detour
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
Mellen, WI
Camp_site
Later in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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