Origin
Port Wing, WI
Evening in Port Wing on Friday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Wing, WI to Washburn, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Wing, WI
Engin Akyurt
Washburn, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Port Wing to Washburn is 35.2 miles and takes about 51 minutes via County Highway C and State Highway 13, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop keeps you within Wisconsin's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick transition that's perfect for a leisurely morning departure or an afternoon arrival. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between two points without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a mixed drive with 44% on highways. You'll encounter about 19.2 miles on County Highway C, which is the longest uninterrupted stretch, before transitioning to State Highway 13 and then West 4th Street. Expect a blend of driving experiences, from potentially more open highway sections to navigating through local roads as you approach your destination. The road's character shifts gradually, so stay alert for changes in speed limits and road conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Highway C is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 13 / State Highway 13.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Port Wing, WI to Washburn, WI is easy. At 51m with 44% 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 13 / State Highway 13): Navigation decision point; at 34.7 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles (North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WI 13 / State Highway 13
Turn left onto WI 13 / State Highway 13
Navigation decision point
3
34.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
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West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
North Washington Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto North Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway C | 19.2 mi | 27m |
| State Highway 13 | 15.4 mi | 21m |
| West 4th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Road C | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Highway C
— 19.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Wing, WI and Washburn, WI.
1
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
61 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn left onto WI 13
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 13
3
Turn slight right onto CTH C
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road C
4
Continue on CTH C
19 mi
·
27 min
·
County Highway C
5
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto North Washington Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Washington Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
North Washington Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Washburn, WI
Evening in Washburn on Friday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°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
51m 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 Port Wing, WI to Washburn, WI covers 35.2 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway C, State Highway 13, West 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Port Wing, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.50 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 Port Wing, WI to Washburn, WI is easy. At 51m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 13 / State Highway 13): Navigation decision point; at 34.7 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles (North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Port Wing, WI to Washburn, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and North Country 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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