Sturtevant, WI to Honey Lake, WI is 23.7 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Washington Avenue and State Highway 20, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, making it a convenient local drive. You'll experience a turn-heavy local feel for most of the journey. With only one recommended day, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger Midwest adventure.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Washington Avenue
12.3 mi
18m
State Highway 20
4.5 mi
7m
Academy Road
4.4 mi
8m
90th Street
1.5 mi
3m
East Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Woodlawn Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
South Front Street
0.2 mi
<1m
West Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Washington Avenue
— 12.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturtevant, WI and Honey Lake, WI.
1
Start on this road
71 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn left
49 ft·5 sec
3
Turn right onto 90th Street
1.5 mi·3 min·90th Street
4
Turn left onto WI 20
3.7 mi·6 min·Washington Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
96 ft·5 sec·Washington Avenue
6
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi·6 min·Washington Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
91 ft·5 sec·Washington Avenue
8
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi·1 min·Washington Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
114 ft·2 sec·Washington Avenue
10
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi·2 min·Washington Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
112 ft·6 sec·State Highway 20
12
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi·7 min·State Highway 20
13
Turn left onto CTH D
1.0 mi·1 min·Washington Avenue
14
Continue on CTH D
0.4 mi·56 sec·East Main Street
15
Turn left onto CTH W
0.2 mi·30 sec·South Front Street
16
Turn right onto CTH FF
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Street
17
Continue on CTH FF
4.4 mi·8 min·Academy Road
18
Turn left onto Woodlawn Avenue
0.2 mi·52 sec·Woodlawn Avenue
19
At end of road, turn right onto Ravine Drive
62 ft·10 sec·Ravine Drive
20
Turn sharp left onto Oakwood Avenue
88 ft·3 sec·Oakwood Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Oakwood Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
5.2 mi into trip|~9m in|WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
23.7 mi into trip|~41m in|Ravine Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Ravine Drive
Navigation decision point
6
23.7 mi into trip|~41m in|Oakwood Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Oakwood Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg8 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$3.86
$7.73
premium
$4.72
$4.40
$8.80
diesel
$4.80
$4.48
$8.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 63% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
7.1
0
$2.49
$1.14
Efficient EV
5.9
0
$2.07
$0.95
EV Truck/SUV
9.5
0
$3.32
$1.52
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Sturtevant, WI
Evening
in Sturtevant on Monday
Local time
7:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:04PM CDT until July 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:04PM CDT until July 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Destination
Honey Lake, WI
Evening
in Honey Lake on Monday
Local time
7:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 5 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:04PM CDT until July 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:04PM CDT until July 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 19% of it on highways. You can expect a mix of local roads and some highway stretches. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles along Washington Avenue. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in the road as you navigate from Sturtevant to Honey Lake.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Washington Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 13 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: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
822 ft701 ft
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
138 ft
Highest Point
822 ft
~15.2 mi in
Elevation Range
121 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The Gathering Place
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
32min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Tu-Fr,Sa, Su 07:00-15:00, 07:00-14:00,08...
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Washington Avenue. 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: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Honey Lake, WI before heading back.
