How far is Washburn, WI from Iron River, WI?
The driving distance from Washburn, WI to Iron River, WI is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 34m.
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.
Civil town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washburn and Iron River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washburn and Iron River.
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Start on North Washington Avenue
867 ft · 32 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto West Bayfield Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Bayfield Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 13
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
7 m · 1 sec · Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 33 min · Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Oneida Street
22 m · 2 sec · Oneida Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oneida Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washburn and Iron River.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Washburn 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 Washburn to Iron River?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Washburn and 15.5 miles from Iron River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:22 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 Chance Light Rain around Washburn and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Iron River.
Stop Ideas Near Mason
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 Mason.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washburn and Iron River. Straight-line distance: 25.49 mi (41.03 km).
#1 Washburn
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Bayfield County, Wisconsin
| Population | 290 |
| Coordinates | 46.6732700, -90.8949100 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iron River
City in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 46.5643900, -91.4082500 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oneida Street (-91.408241, 46.56439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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