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Trip from Underhill, 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

57m

Distance

36.6 mi

59 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

Downtown Underhill, WI, WI

Underhill, WI

cottonbro studio

Downtown Lakewood, WI, WI

Lakewood, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Underhill to Lakewood is 36.6 miles and takes about 57 minutes via State Highway 32, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick transit between two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and directness, making it easy to fit into a larger travel plan.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of the route utilizing main roads like State Highway 32. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 23.1 miles on State Highway 32, which should provide a consistent driving pace. The journey incorporates County Road R and County Road V, suggesting a potential shift in road type or speed as you move through different segments. Expect a drive characterized by its primary reliance on well-maintained state and county highways.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 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 23.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 32 and County Road R. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cardinal Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Underhill, WI to Lakewood, WI is easy. At 57m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cardinal Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CTH V / County Road V): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (CTH R / County Road R): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cardinal Road

Turn left onto Cardinal Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | CTH V / County Road V

Turn right onto CTH V / County Road V

Navigation decision point

4
3.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | CTH R / County Road R

Turn right onto CTH R / County Road R

Navigation decision point

5
11.5 mi into trip | ~20m in | CTH M; CTH R / County Road M

At end of road, turn right onto CTH M; CTH R / County Road M

Navigation decision point

4
13.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | CTH R / Red Banks Road

Turn left onto CTH R / Red Banks Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 32 23.1 mi 34m
County Road R 7.8 mi 10m
County Road V 3.5 mi 8m
County Road M 1.6 mi 2m
Red Banks Road 0.4 mi <1m
Cardinal Road 0.2 mi <1m
Downtown Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 32 — 23.1 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Underhill, WI and Lakewood, WI.

1

Start on Downtown Lane

44 ft · 8 sec · Downtown Lane
2

Turn left onto Cardinal Road

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Cardinal Road
3

Turn right onto CTH V

3.5 mi · 8 min · County Road V
4

Turn right onto CTH R

7.8 mi · 10 min · County Road R
5

At end of road, turn right onto CTH M; CTH R

1.6 mi · 2 min · County Road M
6

Turn left onto CTH R

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Red Banks Road
7

Turn left onto WI 32

23 mi · 34 min · State Highway 32
8

Arrive at destination

WI 32

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.3 mi from Underhill, WI · 30m into the drive

Downtown Townsend, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Townsend, WI

18 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

Townsend, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gillett, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Underhill, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lakewood, WI

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

$5.72 one way

$11.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.28 $12.57
premium $4.89 $7.04 $14.09
diesel $5.61 $8.08 $16.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.84 $1.76
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.20 $1.46
EV Truck/SUV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Underhill, WI

Evening in Underhill on Friday

Local time

7:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakewood, WI

Evening in Lakewood on Friday

Local time

7:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

37°F

Townsend, WI

18 mi in

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

30 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

57m 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 Underhill, WI to Lakewood, WI covers 36.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 32, County Road R, County Road V. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Underhill, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.72 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 Underhill, WI to Lakewood, WI is easy. At 57m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cardinal Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CTH V / County Road V): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (CTH R / County Road R): Navigation decision point.

The route from Underhill, WI to Lakewood, 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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