Origin
Silver Lake, WI
Afternoon in Silver Lake on Saturday
Local time
12:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Lake, WI to Saxeville, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
Saxeville, WI
Anete Lusina
Trip Overview
Silver Lake, WI to Saxeville, WI is 19.4 miles and takes about 30m via State Highway 22, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. You'll experience a mixed drive, making it a straightforward journey perfect for a short outing or an addition to a larger trip. With no designated stops and a total duration under an hour, this route offers flexibility for your travel plans.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is a mixed bag, with 56% of it on highways, offering a blend of speeds. You'll encounter stretches on State Highway 22, County Highway A, and State Highway 21. The longest continuous segment is 8.7 miles along State Highway 22, providing a solid period of consistent driving. Expect the road conditions to vary as you transition between these state and county routes, keeping the driving experience engaging without being overly demanding.
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.
State Highway 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 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 around 12.5 miles in near CTH A / County Highway A.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Silver Lake, WI to Saxeville, WI is easy. At 30m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (CTH A / County Highway A): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (CTH W / County Highway W): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (Portage Street): 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.
3
12.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CTH A / County Highway A
Turn right onto CTH A / County Highway A
Navigation decision point
3
19.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
CTH W / County Highway W
Turn right onto CTH W / County Highway W
Navigation decision point
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Portage Street
Turn left onto Portage Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 22 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| County Highway A | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 21 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| County Highway W | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Portage Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Highway 22
— 8.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake, WI and Saxeville, WI.
1
Start on WI 21
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 21
2
Continue on WI 21; WI 73
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto WI 22
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 22
4
Turn right onto CTH A
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
County Highway A
5
Turn right onto CTH W
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
County Highway W
6
Turn left onto Portage Street
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Portage Street
7
Arrive at destination
Portage Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
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
Saxeville, WI
Afternoon in Saxeville on Saturday
Local time
12:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
30m 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 Silver Lake, WI to Saxeville, WI covers 19.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 22, County Highway A, State Highway 21. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Silver Lake, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.03 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 Silver Lake, WI to Saxeville, WI is easy. At 30m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (CTH A / County Highway A): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (CTH W / County Highway W): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (Portage Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Silver Lake, WI to Saxeville, 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 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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