Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburndale, WI
Tom Fisk
Dexterville, WI
Tom Fisk
Auburndale to Dexterville is 29.8 miles and takes about 44 minutes via State Highway 80 and US Highway 10, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest region. It’s a straightforward drive that should be easy to navigate, making it a practical choice for a quick hop between locations. Given its brevity, you'll likely find it a smooth and uncomplicated part of your travels.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 80 | 11 mi | 16m |
| US Highway 10 | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| County Highway X | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 54 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Auburndale, WI and Dexterville, WI.
Start on CTH P
Turn right onto North Road
Turn right onto US 10; WI 13
Enter roundabout onto US 10
Continue on US 10
Keep slight left at fork
Enter roundabout onto WI 80
Continue on WI 80
Turn right onto CTH X
Turn left onto WI 54; CTH X
At end of road, turn right onto WI 80; WI 54
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 29.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 10; WI 13 / US Highway 10
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto US 10 / US Highway 10
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Enter roundabout onto WI 80 / State Highway 80
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn right onto WI 80; WI 54 / State Highway 80
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| premium | $5.26 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Auburndale on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Dexterville on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 81% of the 29.8 miles on State Highway 80 and US Highway 10. The longest continuous stretch on highway is 11 miles on State Highway 80. The route transitions to County Highway X for the final part of the drive, offering a change from highway cruising. Expect to encounter more varied traffic patterns as you near your destination on surface roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 80 and US Highway 10. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 10; WI 13 / US Highway 10.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 10; WI 13 / US Highway 10): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 10 / US Highway 10): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
16 ft
Total Descent
245 ft
Highest Point
1,237 ft
~8.5 mi in
Elevation Range
242 ft
Founded 1872
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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