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Trip from Black Wolf, WI to Metz, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

58m

Distance

39.2 mi

63 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good 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 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Black Wolf, WI

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Downtown Metz, WI, WI

Metz, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Black Wolf to Metz is 39.2 miles and takes about 58 minutes via US 45, I 41, and US Highway 10, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. The route is primarily highway, making it a straightforward trip for those looking for a quick journey between these two locations. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, and with minimal stops suggested, it's an efficient way to travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 45 15.2 mi 17m
I 41 6.8 mi 7m
US Highway 10 5.9 mi 6m
County Road AH 2.3 mi 5m
County Road N 1.9 mi 4m
State Highway 110 1.3 mi 2m
Tustin Road 1.2 mi 2m
County Road HH 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 45 — 15.2 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black Wolf, WI and Metz, WI.

1

Start on Country Club Road

207 ft · 11 sec · Country Club Road
2

Turn right onto Nekimi Avenue

1.0 mi · 3 min · Nekimi Avenue
3

Turn right onto CTH I

1.0 mi · 2 min · County Road I
4

Turn left onto CTH N

1.9 mi · 4 min · County Road N
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
6

Merge onto I 41; US 41

6.8 mi · 7 min · I 41; US 41
Toward Appleton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 58 sec
Toward US 45 North: New London Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto US 45

15 mi · 17 min · US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

5.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 10
Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward WI 96, WI 110, CTH II: Fremont
12

Turn right onto WI 96; WI 110

0.4 mi · 43 sec · State Highway 110
13

At end of road, turn left onto WI 96

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 110
14

Turn left onto Tustin Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Tustin Road
15

Turn right onto CTH AH

0.3 mi · 42 sec · County Road AH
16

Continue on CTH AH

2.0 mi · 4 min · County Road AH
17

Turn right onto CTH HH

1.0 mi · 2 min · County Road HH
18

Arrive at destination

CTH HH

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Winchester, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winchester, WI

20 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

Winneconne, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Butte des Morts, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Black Wolf, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 27.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4.2 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 41; US 41

Merge onto I 41; US 41 toward Appleton

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Appleton
7
11 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
7
11.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 45 North: New London

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 45 North: New London
5
12 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 45

Merge onto US 45

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
27.2 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 10 / US Highway 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 / US Highway 10 toward US 10 West: Stevens Point

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.13 one way

$12.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.73 $13.46
premium $4.89 $7.54 $15.09
diesel $5.61 $8.65 $17.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.8 0 $4.12 $1.88
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.43 $1.57
EV Truck/SUV 15.7 0 $5.49 $2.51

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Black Wolf, WI

Night in Black Wolf on Saturday

Local time

11:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metz, WI

Night in Metz on Saturday

Local time

11:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Winchester, WI

20 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

3 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

58m 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?

This drive is predominantly on highways, with 74% of the journey taking place on them. You'll experience stretches of quicker driving, including a continuous 15.2-mile segment on US 45. The profile leans towards a highway-focused experience, meaning you'll likely encounter well-maintained roads and consistent speeds for most of your trip. Expect a direct and functional drive rather than a winding, scenic adventure.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on US 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and I 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near I 41; US 41.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 39.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Black Wolf, WI and Metz, WI, road signs point toward Green_Bay, Appleton and Cth Ii: Fremont.

Green_Bay

3.9 mi in | ~11m

Appleton

4.2 mi in | ~11m | via I 41; US 41

Cth Ii: Fremont

33.1 mi in | ~44m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on US 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Metz, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Metz, WI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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