How far is Sauk City, WI from Reedsburg, WI?

The driving distance from Sauk City, WI to Reedsburg, WI is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.88 mi
00h 47m
Flight
22.92 mi
36.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.92 mi
Kilometers
36.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.88 mi
Kilometers
49.69 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reedsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 9:16 AM CDT
Return by in Sauk City
Fri, Apr 17, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sauk City
2026-04-17T08:28
Arrive Reedsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 9:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sauk City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
West Baraboo
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Sauk City
15.4 mi
00h 23m
To Reedsburg
15.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sauk City and Reedsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sauk City and Reedsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    8 m · 9 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Phillips Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Phillips Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

    15 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 136

    7 m · 1 sec · State Highway 136

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 136

    1354 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 136

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Pine Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Pine Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Highway BD

    2 mi · 4 min · County Highway BD

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pit Road

    1344 ft · 28 sec · Pit Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 33

    32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    531 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 33

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 33

    29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    115 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    118 m · 19 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sauk City and Reedsburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 12 & State Highway 60
15.3 mi · 49%
State Highway 33
5.68 mi · 18%
East Main Street
5.66 mi · 18%
County Highway BD
2.01 mi · 7%
Phillips Boulevard
0.87 mi · 3%
West Pine Street
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

Continue on US Highway 12 & State Highway 60

15 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Baraboo
00h 23m from Sauk City
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sauk City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reedsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sauk City to Reedsburg?

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

West Baraboo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Sauk City and 15.5 miles from Reedsburg.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sauk City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reedsburg.

Stop Ideas Near West Baraboo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Baraboo, 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 West Baraboo.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

17 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

26 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

51 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

54 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sauk City and Reedsburg. Straight-line distance: 22.92 mi (36.88 km).

Sauk City

#1 Sauk City

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,498
Coordinates43.2708200, -89.7220700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Reedsburg

#2 Reedsburg

City in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,297
Coordinates43.5324800, -90.0026300
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Sauk City (-89.72207, 43.27082)
End: Reedsburg (-90.00263, 43.53248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.12 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
2.18 gal · 8.24 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.65 $5.07 $10.15
Diesel $5.30 $5.78 $11.56

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Sauk City and Reedsburg. The current time is 08:28:43.

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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.