Origin
Winneconne, WI
Late night in Winneconne on Friday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winneconne, WI to Elo, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winneconne, WI
Tom Fisk
Elo, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Winneconne, WI to Elo, WI covers 20.7 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 44, US 45, I 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on State Highway 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 20.7 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 44 and US 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.7 miles on State Highway 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 44 and US 45. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward WI 44, WI 91
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 116
Toward WI 44, WI 91
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 44 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| US 45 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| I 41 | 4 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 116 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Ripon Rd | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Banville Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 44
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winneconne, WI and Elo, WI.
1
Start on WI 116
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on WI 116
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 116
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
4
Merge onto US 45
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 45
5
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
6
Merge onto I 41; US 41
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 116
Toward WI 44, WI 91
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn right onto WI 44; WI 91
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ripon Rd
10
Continue on WI 44
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 44
11
Turn right onto Banville Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Banville Road
12
Continue on Banville Road
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
Banville Road
13
Arrive at destination
Banville Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.24 one way
$6.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
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
Elo, WI
Late night in Elo on Friday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
31m 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 Winneconne, WI to Elo, WI covers 20.7 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 44, US 45, I 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Winneconne, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.24 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Winneconne, WI to Elo, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. 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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