How far is Hartford, WI from West Bend, WI?
The driving distance from Hartford, WI to West Bend, WI is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and West Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and West Bend.
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Start on North Main Street
8 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Sumner Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Sumner Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on West Commerce Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · West Commerce Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 60 East
2009 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East
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Continue on State Highway 60 East
3218 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 60 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60
37 m · 7 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60
579 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60
38 m · 7 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60
128 m · 9 sec · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 45 North: West Bend
57 m · 11 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 45 North: West Bend
1251 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Bend Freeway
6.9 mi · 7 min · West Bend Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, WI 144: Washington Street
1200 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
81 m · 14 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
73 m · 11 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
100 m · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and West Bend.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Bend Freeway
Merge slight left onto West Bend Freeway
6.94 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford and Mostly Sunny near West Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to West Bend?
The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Hartford and 9.4 miles from West Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near West Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jackson.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
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Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and West Bend. Straight-line distance: 12.32 mi (19.82 km).
#1 Hartford
Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States
| Population | 3,573 |
| Coordinates | 43.3177800, -88.3789900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Bend
City in Washington County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,715 |
| Coordinates | 43.4252800, -88.1834300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Bend (-88.18343, 43.42528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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