Origin
Plainfield, WI
Morning in Plainfield on Saturday
Local time
10:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plainfield, WI to Poy Sippi, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainfield, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Plainfield, WI to Poy Sippi, WI covers 30.2 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Highway A, County Road M, State Highway 73 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on County Highway A. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 30.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Highway A is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,175 ft
779 ft
Total Climb
105 ft
Total Descent
420 ft
Highest Point
1,175 ft
~6.5 mi in
Elevation Range
397 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 73 / State Highway 73.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 8 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 73 / State Highway 73): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (CTH J / County Highway J): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (CTH A / County Highway A): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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 73 / State Highway 73
Turn left onto WI 73 / State Highway 73
Navigation decision point
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CTH J / County Highway J
Turn left onto CTH J / County Highway J
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CTH A / County Highway A
Turn right onto CTH A / County Highway A
Navigation decision point
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
WI 22; CTH A / State Highway 22
At end of road, turn left onto WI 22; CTH A / State Highway 22
Navigation decision point
4
22.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
CTH E / County Highway E
At end of road, turn right onto CTH E / County Highway E
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway A | 15.5 mi | 29m |
| County Road M | 5.5 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 73 | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 49 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 22 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grant Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East North Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Highway A
— 15.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield, WI and Poy Sippi, WI.
1
Start on North Main Street
53 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto WI 73
306 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 73
3
Continue on WI 73
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East North Street
4
Continue on WI 73
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 73
5
Turn left onto CTH J
281 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Highway J
6
Turn right onto CTH A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway A
7
Continue on CTH A
6.6 mi
·
15 min
·
County Highway A
8
Continue on CTH A
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Grant Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto WI 22; CTH A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 22
10
Turn right onto CTH A
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
County Highway A
11
At end of road, turn right onto CTH E
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
County Highway E
12
Turn left onto CTH M
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road M
13
Continue on CTH M
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road M
14
Continue on CTH M
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road M
15
Turn right onto WI 49
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 49
16
Continue on WI 49; CTH H
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
WI 49; CTH H
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Plainfield, WI · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Plainfield, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Poy Sippi, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Poy Sippi, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.18 | $10.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Poy Sippi, WI
Morning in Poy Sippi on Saturday
Local time
10:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Mount Morris, WI
15 mi in
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
1 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
58m 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 Plainfield, WI to Poy Sippi, WI covers 30.2 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway A, County Road M, State Highway 73. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Plainfield, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.72 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 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 73 / State Highway 73): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (CTH J / County Highway J): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (CTH A / County Highway A): Navigation decision point.
The route from Plainfield, WI to Poy Sippi, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 779 ft to 1,175 ft elevation with about 105 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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