Origin
West Bend, WI
Late night in West Bend on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Bend, WI to Jackson, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Bend, WI
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Jackson, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick jaunt through the Midwest, the 9.9-mile trip from West Bend to Jackson is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend just 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel cost of only $2, it is an incredibly economical route that requires zero overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via the West Bend Freeway, West Washington Street, and State Highway 60. Given the short duration, this drive is ideal for commuters or anyone needing a swift connection between these two Wisconsin towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Bend Freeway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| West Washington Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 60 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 8th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Bend Freeway
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bend, WI and Jackson, WI.
1
Start on North Main Street
326 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Cedar Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cedar Street
3
Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
288 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 8th Avenue
4
Turn left onto WI 33; WI 144
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Washington Street
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 45 South: Milwaukee
6
Merge onto US 45
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Bend Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 63
Toward WI 60: Hartford, Jackson
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
216 ft
·
5 sec
9
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
198 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 60
10
Continue on WI 60
420 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 60
11
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
109 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 60
12
Continue on WI 60
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 60
13
Turn right onto South Center Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Center Street
14
Arrive at destination
South Center Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 8th Avenue
Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward US 45 South: Milwaukee
Navigation decision point
Toward US 45 South: Milwaukee
8
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward WI 60: Hartford, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 63
Toward WI 60: Hartford, Jackson
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
WI 60 / State Highway 60
Enter roundabout onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.55 one way
$3.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Jackson, WI
Late night in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 81% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 6.9 miles along the West Bend Freeway. The transition from the freeway to local segments like West Washington Street and State Highway 60 happens efficiently, keeping the pace consistent throughout. Expect a functional, no-nonsense driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours. It is a predictable, efficient path that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on West Bend Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Bend Freeway and West Washington Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North 8th Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,011 ft
888 ft
Total Climb
164 ft
Total Descent
168 ft
Highest Point
1,011 ft
~3.5 mi in
Elevation Range
123 ft
About the Cities
Starting in West Bend, WI
Full guide →West Bend is a city of 30,000 people in Southeast Wisconsin.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on West Bend Freeway. 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 0.2 miles (North 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackson, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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