How far is Jackson, WI from West Bend, WI?
The driving distance from Jackson, WI to West Bend, WI is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and West Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and West Bend.
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Start on South Center Street
17 m · 7 sec · South Center Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 60
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 45 North: West Bend
5 m · 1 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 Jackson 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 Jackson and Partly Sunny near West Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to West Bend?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Barton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Jackson and 4.8 miles from West Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Partly Sunny near West Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Barton
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 Barton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and West Bend. Straight-line distance: 7.05 mi (11.35 km).
#1 Jackson
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,547 |
| Coordinates | 43.3238900, -88.1667600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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