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Trip from Dexterville, WI to Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
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.

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Downtown Dexterville, WI, WI

Dexterville, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Wisconsin Rapids, WI, WI

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Dexterville, WI to Wisconsin Rapids, WI 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 quick trip stays within Wisconsin, making it a simple hop between two Midwest communities. The route is mostly on a state highway, so expect a straightforward drive without many complicated turns. It’s a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into a larger travel plan or use it for a quick errand.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 54 12 mi 17m
2nd Avenue South 1.8 mi 2m
Wisconsin River Drive 1.6 mi 2m
Letendre Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
WI 54 1.1 mi 2m
State Highway 80 0.8 mi 1m
8th Street South 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 54 — 12 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dexterville, WI and Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

1

Start on WI 80; WI 54

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Highway 80
2

Turn left onto WI 54

12 mi · 17 min · State Highway 54
3

Continue on WI 54

1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto WI 54; WI 73

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive
5

Continue on WI 54; WI 73

1.3 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
6

Enter roundabout onto WI 54; WI 73

64 ft · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
7

Continue on WI 54; WI 73

0.5 mi · 55 sec · 2nd Avenue South
8

Turn slight right onto WI 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · WI 54
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn slight left

337 ft · 14 sec
10

Turn left onto 8th Street South

0.2 mi · 30 sec · 8th Street South
11

Turn left

58 ft · 6 sec
12

Turn right

16 ft · 1 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | WI 54 / State Highway 54

Turn left onto WI 54 / State Highway 54

Navigation decision point

5
14.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | WI 54; WI 73 / Wisconsin River Drive

At end of road, turn left onto WI 54; WI 73 / Wisconsin River Drive

Navigation decision point

4
17 mi into trip | ~25m 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

5
18.9 mi into trip | ~29m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
18.9 mi into trip | ~29m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Dexterville, WI

Late night in Dexterville on Tuesday

Local time

5:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

22°F

Clear

ESE 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:08PM CDT until April 20 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:08PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Late night in Wisconsin Rapids on Tuesday

Local time

5:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

21°F

Clear

SE 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:08PM CDT until April 20 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:08PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

1 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

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is primarily on State Highway 54, which accounts for about 73% of the total mileage. You'll experience a stretch of about 12 miles on this highway before transitioning to surface roads like 2nd Avenue South and Wisconsin River Drive. Expect a smooth, largely unimpeded drive for most of the trip, with fewer exits and more open cruising before reaching your destination.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on State Highway 54.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 around 0.8 miles in near WI 54 / State Highway 54.

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 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (WI 54 / State Highway 54): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (WI 54; WI 73 / Wisconsin River Drive): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (WI 54; WI 73 / 2nd Avenue South): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

About the Cities

Arriving in Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Full guide →

Wisconsin Rapids is a town of 19,000 people (2020) in North Central Wisconsin that is known for its papermaking history, and its cranberry industry.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12 miles on State Highway 54. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.8 miles (WI 54 / State Highway 54): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (WI 54; WI 73 / Wisconsin River Drive): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (WI 54; WI 73 / 2nd Avenue South): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wisconsin Rapids, 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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