Origin
Lakewood, WI
Morning in Lakewood on Saturday
Local time
8:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, WI to Sampson, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
50.3 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Lakewood, WI to Sampson, WI covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 32, County Highway E, State Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.4 miles on State Highway 32. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 50.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 50.3 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 32 and County Highway E. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.4 miles on State Highway 32.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 32 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 32 and County Highway E. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 35.2 miles in near WI 32 / State Highway 32.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lakewood, WI to Sampson, WI is easy. At 1h 17m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.2 miles (WI 32 / State Highway 32): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.4 miles (WI 22; WI 32 / State Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (WI 32 / State Highway 32): 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.
4
35.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
WI 32 / State Highway 32
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 32 / State Highway 32
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
35.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
WI 22; WI 32 / State Highway 22
At end of road, turn left onto WI 22; WI 32 / State Highway 22
Navigation decision point
5
38.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
WI 32 / State Highway 32
Enter roundabout onto WI 32 / State Highway 32
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
CTH E / County Highway E
Turn left onto CTH E / County Highway E
Navigation decision point
4
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
CTH D / County Highway D
Turn left onto CTH D / County Highway D
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 32 | 42.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| County Highway E | 3 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 22 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| County Road C | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| County Highway C | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Highway D | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 32
— 42.4 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, WI and Sampson, WI.
1
Start on WI 32
35 mi
·
52 min
·
State Highway 32
2
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 32
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
State Highway 32
3
At end of road, turn left onto WI 22; WI 32
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 22
4
Enter roundabout onto WI 32
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 32
5
Continue on WI 32
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 32
6
Turn left onto CTH E
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway E
7
Turn right onto CTH C
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road C
8
Continue on CTH C
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
County Highway C
9
Turn left onto CTH D
145 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Highway D
10
Arrive at destination
CTH D
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Lakewood, WI · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Lakewood, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sampson, WI
The final approach into Sampson, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.86 one way
$15.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Sampson, WI
Morning in Sampson on Saturday
Local time
8:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
33°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
4 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
1h 17m 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 Lakewood, WI to Sampson, WI covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 32, County Highway E, State Highway 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.2 miles from Lakewood, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.86 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 Lakewood, WI to Sampson, WI is easy. At 1h 17m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.2 miles (WI 32 / State Highway 32): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.4 miles (WI 22; WI 32 / State Highway 22): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (WI 32 / State Highway 32): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Lakewood, WI to Sampson, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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