Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nekoosa, WI
TBD Tuyên
Dexterville, WI
Tom Fisk
Nekoosa to Dexterville is 14.5 miles and takes about 22 minutes via State Highway 54, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on state highways, making it a simple addition to a larger trip or a quick way to get from one local area to another. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or complex logistics.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 54 | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| County Highway G | 2 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 173 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Wood Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 80 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Section Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nekoosa, WI and Dexterville, WI.
Start on South Section Street
Turn left onto Wood Avenue
Continue on WI 173
At end of road, turn right onto WI 173; CTH G
At end of road, turn right onto CTH G
At end of road, turn left onto WI 54
Turn right onto WI 80; WI 54
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Wood Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto WI 173; CTH G / State Highway 173
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CTH G / County Highway G
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto WI 54 / State Highway 54
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| premium | $5.26 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Nekoosa on Tuesday
Local time
1:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Dexterville on Tuesday
Local time
1:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
About 81% of this drive is on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 9.8 miles on State Highway 54. The remaining distance transitions to county roads, offering a slightly different feel as you leave the higher-speed highway environment. Expect a more rural cruising experience as you near your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 54 and County Highway G. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wood Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Wood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (WI 173; CTH G / State Highway 173): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (CTH G / County Highway G): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
89 ft
Total Descent
46 ft
Highest Point
1,016 ft
~9.3 mi in
Elevation Range
68 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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