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Trip from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Hartland, WI

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

18m

Distance

10.6 mi

17 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Town of Oconomowoc, WI, WI

Town of Oconomowoc, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Hartland, WI, WI

Hartland, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Hartland, WI covers 10.6 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on WI 16, Brown Street, McMahon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on WI 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.66 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

5.3 miles from Town of Oconomowoc, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Hartland, WI covers 10.6 miles and takes about 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 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 5.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near McMahon Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (McMahon Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CTH K / County Highway K): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (CTH P / Brown Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | McMahon Road

At end of road, turn left onto McMahon Road

Navigation decision point

4
1 mi into trip | ~4m in | CTH K / County Highway K

Turn left onto CTH K / County Highway K

Navigation decision point

6
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | CTH P / Brown Street

Turn right onto CTH P / Brown Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | WI 16

Merge onto WI 16

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.7 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward CTH E, CTH KC: Hartland, Merton

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 182 Toward CTH E, CTH KC: Hartland, Merton

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Town of Oconomowoc, WI and Hartland, WI, road signs point toward Cth E, Cth Kc: Hartland and Merton.

Cth E

9.7 mi in | ~16m

Cth Kc: Hartland

9.7 mi in | ~16m

Merton

9.7 mi in | ~16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WI 16 5.3 mi 6m
Brown Street 2.4 mi 4m
McMahon Road 0.9 mi 3m
County Highway K 0.5 mi <1m
North Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
East Capitol Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Lake Side Heights Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WI 16 — 5.3 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Town of Oconomowoc, WI and Hartland, WI.

1

Start on Lake Side Heights Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Lake Side Heights Drive
2

At end of road, turn left onto McMahon Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · McMahon Road
3

Turn left onto CTH K

0.5 mi · 45 sec · County Highway K
4

Turn right onto CTH P

2.4 mi · 4 min · Brown Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn left

0.4 mi · 53 sec
6

Merge onto WI 16

5.3 mi · 6 min · WI 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 182 Toward CTH E, CTH KC: Hartland, Merton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

156 ft · 3 sec
9

Turn slight right onto North Avenue

0.3 mi · 53 sec · North Avenue
10

Turn left onto East Capitol Drive

0.3 mi · 29 sec · East Capitol Drive
11

Arrive at destination

East Capitol Drive

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 5.3 miles from Town of Oconomowoc, WI, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.3 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 10.6 miles or 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 5.3 miles or 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartland, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Town of Oconomowoc, WI.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Town of Oconomowoc, WI

This is one driving day of about 10.6 miles and 18m.

At 10.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on WI 16 for about 5.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.3 mi from Town of Oconomowoc, WI · 11m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Waukesha, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oconomowoc, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.3 miles from Town of Oconomowoc, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hartland, WI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hartland, 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

$1.66 one way

$3.31 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.82 $3.64
premium $4.89 $2.04 $4.08
diesel $5.61 $2.34 $4.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.2 0 $1.11 $0.51
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.93 $0.42
EV Truck/SUV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Town of Oconomowoc, WI

Evening in Town of Oconomowoc on Wednesday

Local time

6:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hartland, WI

Evening in Hartland on Wednesday

Local time

6:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°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

25 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

18m 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 Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Hartland, WI covers 10.6 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 16, Brown Street, McMahon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Town of Oconomowoc, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.66 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 10.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (McMahon Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CTH K / County Highway K): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (CTH P / Brown Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Town of Oconomowoc, WI and Hartland, WI, road signs point toward Cth E, Cth Kc: Hartland and Merton.

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