Origin
Hartland, WI
Afternoon in Hartland on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartland, WI to Guthrie, WI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartland, WI
Tom Fisk
Guthrie, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Hartland, WI to Guthrie, WI covers 20.8 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WI 16, Guthrie Road, East-West Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on WI 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
10.4 miles from Hartland, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 20.8 miles, with most of the trip on WI 16 and Guthrie Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.5 miles on WI 16.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 16 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 WI 16 and Guthrie Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CTH KC / Merton Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CTH KC / Merton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (WI 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CTH KC / Merton Avenue
Turn left onto CTH KC / Merton Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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WI 16
Merge onto WI 16
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
8.6 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
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WI 164
Take the exit onto WI 164 toward US 18 South, WI 164 South, CTH JJ South: Bluemound Road, Waukesha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 297
Toward US 18 South, WI 164 South, CTH JJ South:...
8
12 mi into trip
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~14m in
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WI 164
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 164 toward US 18 West, WI 164 South: Waukesha
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 18 West, WI 164 South: Waukesha
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 Hartland, WI to Guthrie, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Waukesha along the way.
Waukesha
11.8 mi in
|
~14m
|
via WI 164
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 16 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Guthrie Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| East-West Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| US 18 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| WI 164 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Guthrie Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Capitol Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Merton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 16
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, WI and Guthrie, WI.
1
Start on East Capitol Drive
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Capitol Drive
2
Turn left onto CTH KC
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Merton Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
4
Merge onto WI 16
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
WI 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 94
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto WI 164
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
WI 164
Exit 297
Toward US 18 South, WI 164 South, CTH JJ South: Bluemound Road, Waukesha
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 164
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
WI 164
Toward US 18 West, WI 164 South: Waukesha
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn slight left onto US 18; WI 164
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 18; WI 164
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn slight left
450 ft
·
18 sec
10
Turn left onto CTH Y
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Racine Avenue
11
Turn right onto Guthrie Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Guthrie Road
12
Continue on CTH U
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Guthrie Drive
13
Arrive at destination
CTH U
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.4 miles from Hartland, WI, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20.8 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.4 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guthrie, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Hartland, WI.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hartland, WI
This is one driving day of about 20.8 miles and 34m.
At 20.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on WI 16 for about 7.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.4 mi from Hartland, WI · 12m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.4 miles from Hartland, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Guthrie, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Guthrie, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Guthrie, WI
Afternoon in Guthrie on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
7 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
34m 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 Hartland, WI to Guthrie, WI covers 20.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 16, Guthrie Road, East-West Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Hartland, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.25 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CTH KC / Merton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (WI 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hartland, WI to Guthrie, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Waukesha along the way.
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