Origin
Wautoma, WI
Morning in Wautoma on Friday
Local time
11:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wautoma, WI to Plainfield, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wautoma, WI
Siarhei Nester
Plainfield, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Wautoma, WI to Plainfield, WI is 15.5 miles and takes about 27 minutes via State Highway 73, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region, specifically Wisconsin. It's a quick connection primarily using a state highway, making it an easy add-on or a very brief journey. You'll find this drive straightforward, suitable for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Plan for a simple, direct trip with minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of your journey on well-maintained roads. For the most part, you'll be on State Highway 73, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.7 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal transitions, as you'll mainly be navigating this primary highway. The road maintains its character for the majority of the trip, offering a predictable and efficient path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 73 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 73 and West Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wautoma, WI to Plainfield, WI is easy. At 27m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 15.4 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 73 | 14.7 mi | 25m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East North Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 73
— 14.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wautoma, WI and Plainfield, WI.
1
Start on WI 21; WI 73
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on WI 73
15 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 73
3
Continue on WI 73
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East North Street
4
Turn right onto North Main Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Plainfield, WI
Morning in Plainfield on Friday
Local time
11:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Wautoma, WI to Plainfield, WI covers 15.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 73, West Main Street, East North Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Wautoma, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.42 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 Wautoma, WI to Plainfield, WI is easy. At 27m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 15.4 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Wautoma, WI to Plainfield, 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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