Origin
Butte des Morts, WI
Afternoon in Butte des Morts on Friday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Butte des Morts, WI to Black Wolf, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butte des Morts, WI
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Black Wolf, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Butte des Morts, WI to Black Wolf, WI covers 18.4 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, US 45, County Road N for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 18.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.6 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 45. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CTH S / County Road S): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (WI 116 / State Highway 116): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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CTH S / County Road S
At end of road, turn left onto CTH S / County Road S
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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WI 116 / State Highway 116
Turn right onto WI 116 / State Highway 116
Navigation decision point
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 113
Toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Butte des Morts, WI to Black Wolf, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth N: Rosendale along the way.
Cth N: Rosendale
13.8 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| US 45 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| County Road N | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| County Road I | 1 mi | 2m |
| Nekimi Avenue | 1 mi | 3m |
| County Road S | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 26 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butte des Morts, WI and Black Wolf, WI.
1
Start on Washington Street
52 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CTH S
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road S
4
Turn right onto WI 116
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 116
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto US 45
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 45
7
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
8
Merge onto I 41; US 41
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 113
Toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto WI 26; CTH N
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Highway 26
11
Continue on CTH N
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road N
12
Turn right onto CTH I
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road I
13
Turn left onto Nekimi Avenue
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Nekimi Avenue
14
Turn left onto Country Club Road
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
Country Club Road
15
Arrive at destination
Country Club Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Black Wolf, WI
Afternoon in Black Wolf on Friday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Butte des Morts, WI to Black Wolf, WI covers 18.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, US 45, County Road N. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Butte des Morts, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CTH S / County Road S): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (WI 116 / State Highway 116): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Butte des Morts, WI to Black Wolf, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth N: Rosendale along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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