Origin
Saxeville, WI
Afternoon in Saxeville on Saturday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saxeville, 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
39m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saxeville, WI
Anete Lusina
Plainfield, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Saxeville to Plainfield is 20.9 miles and takes about 39 minutes via County Highway A and State Highway 73, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin's Midwest region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. You won't need to pack a lot for this one; it's more about the journey between two points than a destination in itself. Consider it a simple hop through Wisconsin's rural landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway A | 14.1 mi | 27m |
| State Highway 73 | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 22 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grant Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East North Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Highway W | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Highway J | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Highway A
— 14.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saxeville, WI and Plainfield, WI.
1
Start on Portage Street
7 ft
·
2 sec
·
Portage Street
2
Turn right onto CTH W
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
County Highway W
3
Turn left onto CTH A
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
County Highway A
4
At end of road, turn left onto WI 22; CTH A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 22
5
Turn right onto CTH A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Grant Avenue
6
Continue on CTH A
7.4 mi
·
17 min
·
County Highway A
7
At end of road, turn left onto CTH J
281 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Highway J
8
Turn right onto WI 73
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 73
9
Continue on WI 73
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East North Street
10
Turn right onto North Main Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH W / County Highway W
Turn right onto CTH W / County Highway W
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CTH A / Grant Avenue
Turn right onto CTH A / Grant Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CTH J / County Highway J
At end of road, turn left onto CTH J / County Highway J
Navigation decision point
4
15.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
WI 73 / State Highway 73
Turn right onto WI 73 / State Highway 73
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Plainfield on Saturday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
8 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
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy nature, making it feel like a local exploration rather than a high-speed transit. With only 29% of the route on highways, expect a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 14.1 miles on County Highway A. As you navigate through County Highway A and State Highway 73, the road will likely present frequent changes in direction, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. It's a drive where you'll be mindful of your surroundings and the road ahead.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on County Highway A.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 CTH W / County Highway W.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 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 (CTH W / County Highway W): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (WI 22; CTH A / State Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (CTH A / Grant Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on County Highway A. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH W / County Highway W): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (WI 22; CTH A / State Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (CTH A / Grant Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plainfield, WI before heading back.
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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