Origin
Townsend, WI
Afternoon in Townsend on Saturday
Local time
12:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Townsend, WI to Lakewood, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6m
Distance
4 mi
7 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 6m
★
6 AM
0h 6m
★
8 AM
0h 7m
10 AM
0h 6m
★
12 PM
0h 6m
★
3 PM
0h 6m
★
5 PM
0h 7m
8 PM
0h 6m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Townsend, WI
Tom Fisk
Lakewood, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Townsend, WI to Lakewood, WI covers 4 miles and takes about 6m 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, Elm Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on State Highway 32. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 32 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 32
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Townsend, WI and Lakewood, WI.
1
Start on Elm Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn right onto WI 32
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 32
3
Arrive at destination
WI 32
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 32 / State Highway 32
Turn right onto WI 32 / State Highway 32
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.63 one way
$1.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.69 | $1.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.77 | $1.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.88 | $1.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.42 | $0.19 |
| Efficient EV | 1 | 0 | $0.35 | $0.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Lakewood, WI
Afternoon in Lakewood on Saturday
Local time
12:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
4 mi in 6m, mostly highway — 4 mi of that is on State Highway 32.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on State Highway 32.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 32 and Elm Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive 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 Townsend, WI to Lakewood, WI is easy. At 6m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (WI 32 / State Highway 32): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6m. Total distance: 4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on State Highway 32. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (WI 32 / State Highway 32): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakewood, WI before heading back.
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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