Origin
City View Heights, WI
Morning in City View Heights on Thursday
Local time
11:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City View Heights, WI to Waunakee, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waunakee, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from City View Heights, WI to Waunakee, WI covers 15.2 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 19, East Main Street, WI 19 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on State Highway 19. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 15.2 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 19 and East Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.5 miles on State Highway 19.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 19 and East Main Street. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near WI 19 / State Highway 19.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from City View Heights, WI to Waunakee, WI is easy. At 27m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WI 19 / State Highway 19): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.3 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WI 19 / State Highway 19
At end of road, turn left onto WI 19 / State Highway 19
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
WI 19 / State Highway 19
Turn left onto WI 19 / State Highway 19
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
WI 19
Enter roundabout onto WI 19
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 19 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| East Main Street | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| WI 19 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Grand Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Manley Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Keller Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 19
— 7.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City View Heights, WI and Waunakee, WI.
1
Start on Manley Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Manley Drive
2
Turn slight right onto Keller Drive
456 ft
·
25 sec
·
Keller Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto WI 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 19
4
Continue on WI 19
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on North Grand Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Grand Avenue
10
Turn left onto WI 19
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 19
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto WI 19
124 ft
·
7 sec
·
WI 19
12
Continue on WI 19
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
WI 19
13
Enter roundabout onto WI 113
123 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 19
14
Continue on WI 113
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 19
15
Continue on WI 19; WI 113
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Arrive at destination
WI 19; WI 113
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.6 mi from City View Heights, WI · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.6 miles from City View Heights, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waunakee, WI
The final approach into Waunakee, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Waunakee, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Waunakee, WI
Morning in Waunakee on Thursday
Local time
11:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 City View Heights, WI to Waunakee, WI covers 15.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 19, East Main Street, WI 19. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from City View Heights, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.38 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.
The drive from City View Heights, WI to Waunakee, WI is easy. At 27m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WI 19 / State Highway 19): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.3 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from City View Heights, WI to Waunakee, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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