How far is West Bend, WI from Jackson, WI?
The driving distance from West Bend, WI to Jackson, WI is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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 13m.
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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 West Bend and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bend and Jackson.
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Start on North Main Street
100 m · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
580 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
88 m · 15 sec · North 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto US 45 South: Milwaukee
1371 ft · 35 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 60: Hartford, Jackson
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
66 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 60
60 m · 12 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60
128 m · 9 sec · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60
33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 60
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Turn right onto South Center Street
17 m · 2 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bend and Jackson.
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
6.93 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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Bend and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Bend to Jackson?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 5 miles from West Bend and 5 miles from Jackson.
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 2.8 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 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 $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Bend and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
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 West Bend and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 7.05 mi (11.35 km).
#1 West Bend
City in Washington County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,715 |
| Coordinates | 43.4252800, -88.1834300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,547 |
| Coordinates | 43.3238900, -88.1667600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Center Street (-88.166748, 43.323891)
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 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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