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Trip from Alban, WI to Whiting, WI

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

38m

Distance

20.2 mi

32 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Alban, WI, WI

Alban, WI

Yaroslav Shuraev

Downtown Whiting, WI, WI

Whiting, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Alban, WI to Whiting, WI covers 20.2 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 66, Michigan Avenue, Grand Avenue East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on State Highway 66. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

10.1 miles from Alban, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 38m highway drive covering 20.2 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 66 and Michigan Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.6 miles on State Highway 66.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 66 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 66 and Michigan Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 66 / Grand Avenue East.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 4 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 (WI 66 / Grand Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (Michigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (US 51 BUS / Church Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 66 / Grand Avenue East

Turn left onto WI 66 / Grand Avenue East

Navigation decision point

3
17.5 mi into trip | ~31m in | Michigan Avenue

Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
19.4 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 51 BUS / Church Street

Turn left onto US 51 BUS / Church Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
19.5 mi into trip | ~36m in | Nebel Street

Turn right onto Nebel Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 66 14.6 mi 25m
Michigan Avenue 1.9 mi 4m
Grand Avenue East 1.5 mi 2m
Stanley Street 1.5 mi 3m
Water Street 0.6 mi 1m
Church Street <0.1 mi <1m
Nebel Street <0.1 mi <1m
County Road A <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 66 — 14.6 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alban, WI and Whiting, WI.

1

Start on CTH A

81 ft · 7 sec · County Road A
2

Turn left onto WI 66

1.5 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue East
3

Continue on WI 66

15 mi · 25 min · State Highway 66
4

Continue on WI 66

1.5 mi · 3 min · Stanley Street
5

Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

1.9 mi · 4 min · Michigan Avenue
6

Turn left onto US 51 BUS

480 ft · 20 sec · Church Street
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto Nebel Street

310 ft · 10 sec · Nebel Street
8

Turn left onto CTH HH

0.6 mi · 1 min · Water Street
9

Arrive at destination

CTH HH

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.1 miles from Alban, WI, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20.2 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.1 miles or 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whiting, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Alban, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alban, WI

This is one driving day of about 20.2 miles and 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alban, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 66 for about 14.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.1 mi from Alban, WI · 17m into the drive

Downtown Rockford, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

10 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.1 miles from Alban, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Whiting, WI

The final approach into Whiting, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Whiting, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.16 one way

$6.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.47 $6.93
premium $4.89 $3.89 $7.77
diesel $5.61 $4.46 $8.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.12 $0.97
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.77 $0.81
EV Truck/SUV 8.1 0 $2.83 $1.29

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Alban, WI

Late night in Alban on Wednesday

Local time

3:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whiting, WI

Late night in Whiting on Wednesday

Local time

3:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

20 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

38m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Alban, WI to Whiting, WI covers 20.2 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 66, Michigan Avenue, Grand Avenue East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Alban, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 66 / Grand Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (Michigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (US 51 BUS / Church Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alban, WI to Whiting, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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