Transportation & Travel
Washburn County is located in the heart of Northwest Wisconsin. Major Highways passing through include State Highways 53, 63, 70 and 77. Washburn County is halfway between Duluth/Superior and Eau Claire, making it a convenient location to take a break, explore, grab a bite to eat, or rest for the evening. The Shell Lake Municipal Airport is located on the shores of beautiful Shell Lake for those looking to arrive by air.
Distance to Washburn County:
- Chicago - 5 1/2 hours | 395 miles
- Duluth/Superior - 1 hour | 65 miles
- Eau Claire - 1 1/4 hours | 81 miles
- Green Bay - 3 3/4 hours | 257 miles
- La Crosse - 2 3/4 hours | 165 miles
- Madison - 3 3/4 hours | 256 miles
- Milwaukee - 4 1/2 hours | 324 miles
- Minneapolis - 2 hours | 110 miles
**All times and miles are estimates and vary based on where in Washburn County you are headed