Origin
Redgranite, WI
Evening in Redgranite on Friday
Local time
7:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redgranite, WI to Plainfield, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 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 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redgranite, WI
Engin Akyurt
Plainfield, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Redgranite to Plainfield is 25.7 miles and takes about 45 minutes via State Highway 73, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two communities in the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making this a straightforward drive between these two points. It’s a quick hop, ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger Wisconsin adventure. Consider this route if you're looking for an uncomplicated journey with minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.7 miles on State Highway 73, offering a consistent highway feel for a significant portion of the journey. The transition onto State Highway 21 and then East Main Street in Plainfield marks the final leg. Expect a smooth, direct path for the majority of your travel, with minimal deviations from high-speed driving conditions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 73 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 73 and State Highway 21. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Redgranite, WI to Plainfield, WI is easy. At 45m with 88% 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 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WI 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue
Turn right onto WI 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 73 | 14.7 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 21 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| East Main Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| Bannerman Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East North Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 73
— 14.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redgranite, WI and Plainfield, WI.
1
Start on Main Street
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto WI 21; CTH E
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bannerman Avenue
3
Continue on WI 21; CTH EE
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 21
4
Continue on WI 21; WI 73
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on WI 73
15 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 73
6
Continue on WI 73
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East North Street
7
Turn right onto North Main Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Plainfield, WI
Evening in Plainfield on Friday
Local time
7:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
9 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
45m 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 Redgranite, WI to Plainfield, WI covers 25.7 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 73, State Highway 21, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Redgranite, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.02 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 Redgranite, WI to Plainfield, WI is easy. At 45m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 21; CTH E / Bannerman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Redgranite, WI to Plainfield, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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