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Trip from Five Corners, WI to Green Valley, WI

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

52.4 mi

84 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

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

Downtown Five Corners, WI, WI

Five Corners, WI

Quang Vuong

Downtown Green Valley, WI, WI

Green Valley, WI

Kevyn Costa

Trip Overview

The drive from Five Corners, WI to Green Valley, WI covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 29, State Highway 32, State Highway 160 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.2 miles on State Highway 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.19 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

26.2 miles from Five Corners, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 52.4 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 29 and State Highway 32. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.2 miles on State Highway 29.

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 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 29 and State Highway 32. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 39.2 miles in near WI 55.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Five Corners, WI to Green Valley, WI is easy. At 1h 6m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 39.2 miles (WI 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.9 miles (WI 32 / North Saint Augustine Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.4 miles (CTH E / County Road E): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

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

5
39.2 mi into trip | ~45m in | WI 55

Take the exit onto WI 55 toward WI 55, WI 160: Pulaski, Seymour

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WI 55, WI 160: Pulaski, Seymour
4
42.9 mi into trip | ~51m in | WI 32 / North Saint Augustine Street

Turn left onto WI 32 / North Saint Augustine Street

Navigation decision point

3
51.4 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | CTH E / County Road E

Turn left onto CTH E / County Road E

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Five Corners, WI to Green Valley, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Seymour along the way.

Seymour

39.2 mi in | ~45m | via WI 55

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 29 39.2 mi 45m
State Highway 32 8.1 mi 12m
State Highway 160 2.7 mi 4m
County Road E 1 mi 2m
West Pulaski Street 0.5 mi <1m
North Saint Augustine Street 0.4 mi <1m
WI 55 0.3 mi <1m
State Highway 55 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 29 — 39.2 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Five Corners, WI and Green Valley, WI.

1

Start on WI 29

39 mi · 45 min · State Highway 29
2

Take the exit onto WI 55

0.3 mi · 50 sec · WI 55
Toward WI 55, WI 160: Pulaski, Seymour
3

Turn left onto WI 55

0.1 mi · 13 sec · State Highway 55
4

Continue on WI 160

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 160
5

Continue on WI 160

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Pulaski Street
6

Turn left onto WI 32

0.4 mi · 37 sec · North Saint Augustine Street
7

Continue on WI 32

8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 32
8

Turn left onto CTH E

1.0 mi · 2 min · County Road E
9

Arrive at destination

CTH E

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 26.2 miles from Five Corners, WI, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 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 52.4 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 26.2 miles or 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 53m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Five Corners, 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 Five Corners, WI

This is one driving day of about 52.4 miles and 1h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Five Corners, 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 29 for about 39.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.2 mi from Five Corners, WI · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

26 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Five Corners, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Green Valley, WI

The final approach into Green Valley, 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 Green Valley, 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

$8.19 one way

$16.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.99 $17.99
premium $4.89 $10.08 $20.17
diesel $5.61 $11.57 $23.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.7 0 $5.50 $2.52
Efficient EV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10
EV Truck/SUV 21 0 $7.34 $3.35

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Five Corners, WI

Night in Five Corners on Tuesday

Local time

11:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Green Valley, WI

Night in Green Valley on Tuesday

Local time

11:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°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

27 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 6m 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 Five Corners, WI to Green Valley, WI covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 29, State Highway 32, State Highway 160. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 miles from Five Corners, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.19 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.
The drive from Five Corners, WI to Green Valley, WI is easy. At 1h 6m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 39.2 miles (WI 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.9 miles (WI 32 / North Saint Augustine Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.4 miles (CTH E / County Road E): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Five Corners, WI to Green Valley, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Seymour along the way.

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