Origin
Forestville, WI
Morning in Forestville on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forestville, WI to Jacksonport, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forestville, WI
Tom Fisk
Jacksonport, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Forestville, WI to Jacksonport, WI covers 28.7 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WI 57, State Highway 42/57, State Highway 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on WI 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 28.7 miles, with most of the trip on WI 57 and State Highway 42/57. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.2 miles on WI 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 57 and State Highway 42/57. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 42 / North Forestville Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Forestville, WI to Jacksonport, WI is easy. At 43m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 42 / North Forestville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 42 / North Forestville Avenue
Turn right onto WI 42 / North Forestville Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57
Continue onto WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57
Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57
Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 57 | 11.2 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 42/57 | 10.7 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 42 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| North Forestville Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Egg Harbor Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 57 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
WI 57
— 11.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forestville, WI and Jacksonport, WI.
1
Start on CTH J
73 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto WI 42
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Forestville Avenue
3
Continue on WI 42
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 42
4
Continue on WI 42; WI 57
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 42/57
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57
106 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 42/57
6
Continue on WI 42; WI 57
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 42/57
7
Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 42/57
8
Continue on WI 42; WI 57
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 42/57
9
Continue on WI 42; WI 57
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Egg Harbor Road
10
Turn slight right onto WI 57
11 mi
·
17 min
·
WI 57
11
Arrive at destination
WI 57
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Jacksonport, WI
Morning in Jacksonport on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°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
21 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
43m 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 Forestville, WI to Jacksonport, WI covers 28.7 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 57, State Highway 42/57, State Highway 42. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Forestville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.49 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 Forestville, WI to Jacksonport, WI is easy. At 43m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 42 / North Forestville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Forestville, WI to Jacksonport, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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