How far is Port Wing, WI from Iron River, WI?

The driving distance from Port Wing, WI to Iron River, WI is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.56 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.6 mi
23.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.6 mi
Kilometers
23.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.56 mi
Kilometers
25.04 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Iron River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 PM CDT
Return by in Port Wing
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Wing
2026-04-23T12:04
Arrive Iron River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Port Wing
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oulu
WI

Town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States

From Port Wing
7.8 mi
00h 13m
To Iron River
7.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Wing and Iron River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Wing and Iron River.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    19 m · 4 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway A

    15.1 mi · 26 min · County Highway A

  3. 3

    Continue on Oneida Street

    2573 ft · 54 sec · Oneida Street

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oneida Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Wing and Iron River.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
4 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway A
15.1 mi · 97%
Oneida Street
0.49 mi · 3%
Pennsylvania Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

County Highway A

Continue on County Highway A

15.1 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oulu
00h 13m from Port Wing
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Port Wing and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Iron River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Wing to Iron River?

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Oulu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Port Wing and 7.8 miles from Iron River.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Port Wing and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Iron River.

Stop Ideas Near Oulu

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oulu, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oulu.

BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

46 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

48 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Wing and Iron River. Straight-line distance: 14.6 mi (23.49 km).

Port Wing

#1 Port Wing

Civil town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin

Population376
Coordinates46.7752000, -91.3876200
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Iron River

#2 Iron River

City in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,157
Coordinates46.5643900, -91.4082500
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Wing (-91.38762, 46.7752)
End: Iron River (-91.40825, 46.56439)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.15
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.07 $4.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.34 $4.68
Premium $4.65 $2.56 $5.12
Diesel $5.30 $2.92 $5.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Wing and Iron River. The current time is 12:04:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.