How far is Port Wing, WI from Washburn, WI?
The driving distance from Port Wing, WI to Washburn, WI is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Wing and Washburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Wing and Washburn.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
19 m · 10 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 13
15.4 mi · 22 min · State Highway 13
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Turn slight right onto County Road C
49 m · 3 sec · County Road C
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Continue on County Highway C
19.2 mi · 28 min · County Highway C
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
2635 ft · 2 min · West 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Washington Avenue
20 m · 2 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Wing and Washburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
County Highway C
Continue on County Highway C
19.2 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Port Wing and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Washburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Wing to Washburn?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bayfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Port Wing and 17.6 miles from Washburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 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 Washburn.
Stop Ideas Near Bayfield
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 Bayfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Wing and Washburn. Straight-line distance: 24.38 mi (39.23 km).
#1 Port Wing
Civil town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
| Population | 376 |
| Coordinates | 46.7752000, -91.3876200 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washburn
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Bayfield County, Wisconsin
| Population | 290 |
| Coordinates | 46.6732700, -90.8949100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washburn (-90.89491, 46.67327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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