Origin
Saxeville, WI
Late night in Saxeville on Friday
Local time
4:37 AM
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 17, 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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 14.1 miles.
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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
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
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
Late night in Plainfield on Friday
Local time
4:37 AM
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 cooler 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saxeville, WI to Plainfield, WI covers 20.9 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway A, State Highway 73, State Highway 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Saxeville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.27 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 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Saxeville, WI to Plainfield, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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