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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.9 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.05 mi
11.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.05 mi
Kilometers
11.35 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.9 mi
Kilometers
15.93 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in West Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bend
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Bend
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Barton
WI

Town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Bend
5 mi
00h 06m
To Jackson
5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    100 m · 20 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    580 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 8th Avenue

    88 m · 15 sec · North 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 45 South: Milwaukee

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Bend Freeway

    6.9 mi · 7 min · West Bend Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 60: Hartford, Jackson

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    66 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 60

    60 m · 12 sec · State Highway 60

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    128 m · 9 sec · State Highway 60

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 60

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 60

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    17 m · 2 sec · South Center Street

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Bend Freeway
6.93 mi · 70%
West Washington Street
1.16 mi · 12%
State Highway 60
1.08 mi · 11%
US 45 South
0.26 mi · 3%
WI 60
0.23 mi · 2%
Cedar Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barton
00h 06m from West Bend
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

41 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

48 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

50 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

51 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bend and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 7.05 mi (11.35 km).

West Bend

#1 West Bend

City in Washington County, Wisconsin

Population4,715
Coordinates43.4252800, -88.1834300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin

Population4,547
Coordinates43.3238900, -88.1667600
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-88.183552, 43.42524)
End: South Center Street (-88.166748, 43.323891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.32 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.64
0.7 gal · 2.64 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Bend and Jackson. The current time is 01:25:25.

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.