Origin
Town of Oconomowoc, WI
Evening in Town of Oconomowoc on Wednesday
Local time
6:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Waukesha, WI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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
Waukesha, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Waukesha, WI covers 21.9 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McMahon Road, County Highway K, Brown Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.42 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
11 miles from Town of Oconomowoc, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 21.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McMahon Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Waukesha, WI is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Waukesha, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McMahon Road | — | — |
| County Highway K | — | — |
| Brown Street | — | — |
| East-West Freeway | — | — |
| I 41 North | — | — |
| I 94 | — | — |
| Pewaukee Road | — | — |
| East North Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
McMahon Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town of Oconomowoc, WI and Waukesha, WI.
1
Start on Lake Side Heights Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lake Side Heights Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto McMahon Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
McMahon Road
3
Turn left onto County Highway K
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
County Highway K
4
Turn right onto Brown Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Brown Street
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
6
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
16 min
7
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
East-West Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward WI 164 North, CTH J South, I 41 North Alternate: Waukesha, Pewaukee
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
WI 164 North, CTH J South, I 41 North Alternate: Waukesha, Pewaukee
9
Keep slight right to continue on CTH J South, I 94 Alternate East, I 41 Alternate North, US 41 Alternate North, US 45 Alternate North: Waukesha County Airport, Waukesha County Expo Center, Waukesha
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
CTH J South, I 94 Alternate East, I 41 Alternate North, US 41 Alternate North, US 45 Alternate North: Waukesha County Airport, Waukesha County Expo Center, Waukesha
10
Turn straight onto Pewaukee Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Pewaukee Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto East North Street
374 ft
·
13 sec
·
East North Street
12
Keep slight left to continue on East North Street
482 ft
·
12 sec
·
East North Street
13
Turn straight onto East Saint Paul Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Saint Paul Avenue
14
Turn left onto Northwest Barstow Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Northwest Barstow Street
15
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Arrive at your 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 11 miles from Town of Oconomowoc, WI, or about 14m into the drive.
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 21.9 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waukesha, 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 21.9 miles and 28m.
At 21.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11 mi from Town of Oconomowoc, WI · 14m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11 miles from Town of Oconomowoc, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waukesha, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Waukesha, 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
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
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: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Waukesha, WI
Evening in Waukesha on Wednesday
Local time
6:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
2 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
28m 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 Waukesha, WI covers 21.9 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McMahon Road, County Highway K, Brown Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 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 $3.42 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 Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Waukesha, WI is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Waukesha, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Waukesha, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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