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Trip from Jacksonport, WI to Ephraim, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

26m

Distance

15.4 mi

25 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

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 Ephraim, WI covers 15.4 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 57, County Road Q, Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 15.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 57 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

740 ft 590 ft

Total Climb

220 ft

Total Descent

145 ft

Highest Point

740 ft

~14.3 mi in

Elevation Range

149 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Jacksonport, WI to Ephraim, WI is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonport, WI to Ephraim, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 57
County Road Q
Church Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Highway 57 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on State Highway 57

14 mi · 21 min · State Highway 57
2

Turn left onto County Road Q

1.0 mi · 2 min · County Road Q
3

Continue on Church Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Church Street
4

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.41 one way

$4.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.64 $5.29
premium $4.89 $2.96 $5.93
diesel $5.61 $3.40 $6.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.35 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Jacksonport, WI

Afternoon in Jacksonport on Thursday

Local time

3:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Patchy Fog

WSW 15 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:23AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:04AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Ephraim, WI

Afternoon in Ephraim on Thursday

Local time

3:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Areas Of Fog

SW 15 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:23AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:04AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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

4 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

26m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Ephraim, WI covers 15.4 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 57, County Road Q, Church Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 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 $2.41 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 Ephraim, WI is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonport, WI to Ephraim, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jacksonport, WI to Ephraim, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 590 ft to 740 ft elevation with about 220 ft of total climbing.

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