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Trip from Lakewood, WI to Pensaukee, WI

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

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

64.6 mi

104 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

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

Downtown Lakewood, WI, WI

Lakewood, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Pensaukee, WI, WI

Pensaukee, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Lakewood, WI to Pensaukee, WI is 64.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via US 141, State Highway 64, and State Highway 32, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Wisconsin, making it a straightforward local journey. It's a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, faster roads. Given its short duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a convenient way to connect these two Wisconsin locales without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 141 22.9 mi 26m
State Highway 64 20.1 mi 29m
State Highway 32 14.1 mi 21m
US 41 5 mi 5m
County Highway SS 1.6 mi 4m
County Highway S <0.1 mi

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 141 — 22.9 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, WI and Pensaukee, WI.

1

Start on WI 32

14 mi · 21 min · State Highway 32
2

Turn left onto WI 64

20 mi · 29 min · State Highway 64
3

Enter roundabout

31 ft · 0 sec
Toward US 141
4

Continue

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 141
5

Merge onto US 141

23 mi · 26 min · US 141
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 41 North: Oconto, Marinette
7

Merge onto US 41

5.0 mi · 5 min · US 41
8

Turn right onto CTH SS

1.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway SS
9

Continue on CTH S

42 ft · 0 sec · County Highway S
10

Arrive at destination

CTH S

Where to Stop

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

village in Marinette County, Wisconsin

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pound, WI

32 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

Townsend, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pound, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Lakewood, 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.1 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
14.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | WI 64 / State Highway 64

Turn left onto WI 64 / State Highway 64

Navigation decision point

5
34.2 mi into trip | ~51m in

Enter roundabout toward US 141

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward US 141
3
34.2 mi into trip | ~51m in

Slight right toward US 141

Navigation decision point

Toward US 141
3
34.5 mi into trip | ~51m in | US 141

Merge onto US 141

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
57.4 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward US 41 North: Oconto, Marinette

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

Toward US 41 North: Oconto, Marinette

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.10 one way

$20.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.09 $22.18
premium $4.89 $12.43 $24.86
diesel $5.61 $14.26 $28.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.4 0 $6.78 $3.10
Efficient EV 16.2 0 $5.65 $2.58
EV Truck/SUV 25.8 0 $9.04 $4.13

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Lakewood, WI

Morning in Lakewood on Sunday

Local time

9:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pensaukee, WI

Morning in Pensaukee on Sunday

Local time

9:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

38°F

Pound, WI

32 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

5 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

1h 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is predominantly a highway drive, with 96% of the journey utilizing main roads like US 141, State Highway 64, and State Highway 32. You can expect a consistent pace for much of the drive, including a longest stretch of 22.9 miles on US 141 where you can settle in. The profile suggests a focus on efficient travel rather than winding country lanes. While the specific terrain isn't detailed, the highway-centric nature implies a generally smooth and direct experience, suitable for maintaining good speed.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on US 141.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 141 and State Highway 64. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.1 miles in near WI 64 / State Highway 64.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lakewood, WI to Pensaukee, WI is easy. At 1h 29m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.1 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Navigation decision point; at 34.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.2 miles: Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Lakewood, WI to Pensaukee, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Marinette along the way.

Marinette

57.4 mi in | ~1h 18m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 64.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on US 141. 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 14.1 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Navigation decision point; at 34.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.2 miles: Navigation decision point.

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