Origin
Town of Oconomowoc, WI
Evening in Town of Oconomowoc on Wednesday
Local time
8:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Sussex, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Town of Oconomowoc, WI
Tom Fisk
Sussex, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Sussex, WI covers 19.3 miles and takes about 32m 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, State Highway 164 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on WI 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.02 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
9.6 miles from Town of Oconomowoc, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Sussex, WI covers 19.3 miles and takes about 32m, 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 17 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 9.2 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 12 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
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.5 miles (CTH P / Brown Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (WI 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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McMahon Road
At end of road, turn left onto McMahon Road
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.
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward CTH KF: Ryan Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 186
Toward CTH KF: Ryan Street
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 16 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Brown Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 164 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| County Highway VV | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| McMahon Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Ryan Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lisbon Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lynndale Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 16
— 9.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town of Oconomowoc, WI and Sussex, 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
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
WI 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 186
Toward CTH KF: Ryan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CTH KF
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ryan Road
9
Turn right onto CTH JK
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynndale Road
10
Turn right onto CTH K
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lisbon Road
11
Turn slight left
524 ft
·
22 sec
12
Turn left onto WI 164
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 164
13
Turn slight right
346 ft
·
12 sec
14
Turn right onto CTH VV
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway VV
15
Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
171 ft
·
9 sec
·
Elmwood Avenue
16
Turn right
199 ft
·
14 sec
17
Arrive at destination
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 9.6 miles from Town of Oconomowoc, WI, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.2 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 19 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.6 miles or 16m 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 Sussex, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 19.3 miles and 32m.
At 19.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on WI 16 for about 9.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.6 mi from Town of Oconomowoc, WI · 16m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.6 miles from Town of Oconomowoc, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sussex, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sussex, 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
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
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: 6.8 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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
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
Sussex, WI
Evening in Sussex on Wednesday
Local time
8:36 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
32m 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 Sussex, WI covers 19.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 16, Brown Street, State Highway 164. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 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 $3.02 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 19.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.5 miles (CTH P / Brown Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (WI 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Sussex, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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