Origin
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Late night in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday
Local time
1:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Dexterville, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Tom Fisk
Dexterville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Wisconsin Rapids to Dexterville is 18.9 miles and takes about 29 minutes via State Highway 54, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest region. It's a short, simple trip that's easy to fit into a busy schedule. You'll spend most of your time on a highway, making for a predictable journey. Consider this route for a quick connection between these two points without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll experience a longest continuous stretch of 11.9 miles on State Highway 54, offering a consistent pace. The journey primarily follows State Highway 54, 2nd Avenue South, and Wisconsin River Drive. Expect a relatively smooth and direct experience on this predominantly highway-style route, with minimal complex turns or slowdowns.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 54 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 54 and 2nd Avenue South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (8th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WI 13; WI 54 / East Riverview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
8th Street South
Turn right onto 8th Street South
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 13; WI 54 / East Riverview Expressway
Turn right onto WI 13; WI 54 / East Riverview Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WI 54; WI 73 / 2nd Avenue South
Enter roundabout onto WI 54; WI 73 / 2nd Avenue South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
WI 54; WI 73 / Letendre Avenue
Turn right onto WI 54; WI 73 / Letendre Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 54 | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| 2nd Avenue South | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Wisconsin River Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Letendre Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Riverview Expressway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 80 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| WI 54 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 54
— 11.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Dexterville, WI.
1
Start on this road
16 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
58 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto 8th Street South
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
8th Street South
4
Turn right onto WI 13; WI 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Riverview Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight left onto WI 54
307 ft
·
14 sec
·
WI 54
6
Turn left onto WI 54; WI 73
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
7
Enter roundabout onto WI 54; WI 73
185 ft
·
3 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
8
Continue on WI 54; WI 73
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue South
9
Continue on WI 54; WI 73
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wisconsin River Drive
10
Turn right onto WI 54; WI 73
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Letendre Avenue
11
Continue on WI 54
12 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 54
12
Turn right onto WI 80; WI 54
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 80
13
Arrive at destination
WI 80; WI 54
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
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
Dexterville, WI
Late night in Dexterville on Saturday
Local time
1:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
29m 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Dexterville, WI covers 18.9 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 54, 2nd Avenue South, Wisconsin River Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.95 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 is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (8th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WI 13; WI 54 / East Riverview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Dexterville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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