Origin
Sauk City, WI
Late night in Sauk City on Sunday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sauk City, WI to Reedsburg, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sauk City, WI
Tom Fisk
Reedsburg, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Sauk City to Reedsburg is 30.9 miles and takes about 47 minutes via US Highway 12 & State Highway 60, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Wisconsin. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it ideal for a quick hop between two nearby towns. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, efficient way to travel between these two points without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 12 & State Highway 60 | 15 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 33 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| County Highway BD | 2 mi | 3m |
| Phillips Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Pine Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 136 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pit Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
— 15 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sauk City, WI and Reedsburg, WI.
1
Start on WI 60; WI 78; US 12 Business
26 ft
·
9 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn left onto US 12; WI 60
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Phillips Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 12; WI 60
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 33; WI 136
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 136
6
Continue on WI 33; WI 136
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 136
7
Turn left onto CTH BD; US 12 BUS
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pine Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on CTH BD; US 12 BUS
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway BD
9
Turn left onto Pit Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pit Road
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 33
11
Continue on WI 33
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 33
12
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 33
13
Continue on WI 33
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 33
14
Continue on WI 23; WI 33
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
15
Turn left
377 ft
·
7 sec
16
Turn straight onto WI 23; WI 33
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
17
Continue on WI 23; WI 33
386 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
WI 23; WI 33
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Sauk City, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 12; WI 60 / Phillips Boulevard
Turn left onto US 12; WI 60 / Phillips Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
WI 33; WI 136 / State Highway 136
Enter roundabout onto WI 33; WI 136 / State Highway 136
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CTH BD; US 12 BUS / West Pine Street
Turn left onto CTH BD; US 12 BUS / West Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
WI 33 / State Highway 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
WI 33 / State Highway 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.83 one way
$9.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.95 | $11.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Reedsburg, WI
Late night in Reedsburg on Sunday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 highway-focused drive for 68% of its length. You'll spend the majority of your time on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60, including a stretch of 15 miles on this highway. The route transitions to surface roads, specifically State Highway 33 and East Main Street, as you approach your destination. Expect a rural cruising feel for most of the drive.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60 and State Highway 33. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 12; WI 60 / Phillips Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 12; WI 60 / Phillips Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles (WI 33; WI 136 / State Highway 136): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.4 miles (CTH BD; US 12 BUS / West Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60. 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 (US 12; WI 60 / Phillips Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles (WI 33; WI 136 / State Highway 136): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.4 miles (CTH BD; US 12 BUS / West Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Reedsburg, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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