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Trip from Jacksonport, WI to Baileys Harbor, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

12m

Distance

7.3 mi

12 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m ★

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

Downtown Jacksonport, WI, WI

Jacksonport, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Jacksonport, WI to Baileys Harbor, WI covers 7.3 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 57, County Road F, School Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on State Highway 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m 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 12m highway drive covering 7.3 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 57 and County Road F. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.1 miles on State Highway 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 57 and County Road F. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near CTH F / County Road F.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Jacksonport, WI to Baileys Harbor, WI is easy. At 12m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (CTH F / County Road F): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (School Lane): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

3
7.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | CTH F / County Road F

Turn left onto CTH F / County Road F

Navigation decision point

5
7.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | School Lane

Turn left onto School Lane

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 57 7.1 mi 12m
County Road F <0.1 mi <1m
School Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 57 — 7.1 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonport, WI and Baileys Harbor, WI.

1

Start on WI 57

7.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 57
2

Turn left onto CTH F

397 ft · 17 sec · County Road F
3

Turn left onto School Lane

261 ft · 19 sec · School Lane
4

Arrive at destination

School Lane

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.14 one way

$2.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.25 $2.51
premium $4.89 $1.40 $2.81
diesel $5.61 $1.61 $3.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 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 2.2 0 $0.77 $0.35
Efficient EV 1.8 0 $0.64 $0.29
EV Truck/SUV 2.9 0 $1.02 $0.47

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Jacksonport, WI

Afternoon in Jacksonport on Thursday

Local time

1:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baileys Harbor, WI

Afternoon in Baileys Harbor on Thursday

Local time

1:00 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

12m 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 Jacksonport, WI to Baileys Harbor, WI covers 7.3 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 57, County Road F, School Lane. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Jacksonport, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.14 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 Jacksonport, WI to Baileys Harbor, WI is easy. At 12m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (CTH F / County Road F): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (School Lane): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jacksonport, WI to Baileys Harbor, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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