This 30.1-mile drive from Omro, WI to Metz, WI is a quick, easy trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. The route predominantly utilizes State Highway 49 and State Highway 21, with a short segment on County Road HH, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this short journey is budget-friendly. Given its brevity and the straightforward nature of the drive, no overnight stays are necessary. This trip offers a simple way to connect two points within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 49
12.7 mi
18m
State Highway 21
11 mi
15m
County Road HH
3.2 mi
7m
County Highway I
1.3 mi
3m
West River Drive
1 mi
1m
Main Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Spruce State Route
0.2 mi
<1m
East Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 49
— 12.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omro, WI and Metz, WI.
1
Start on WI 21
0.1 mi·27 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn right onto WI 21; WI 116; CTH F
0.2 mi·37 sec·Spruce State Route
3
Turn left onto WI 21
1.0 mi·1 min·West River Drive
4
Continue on WI 21
11 mi·15 min·State Highway 21
5
Take the exit
171 ft·5 sec
6
Turn right onto WI 49
6.7 mi·10 min·State Highway 49
7
Continue on WI 49; CTH H
0.6 mi·53 sec·Main Street
8
Continue on WI 49
5.9 mi·8 min·State Highway 49
9
Turn right onto CTH HH
2.2 mi·5 min·County Road HH
10
Continue on CTH HH; CTH I
1.3 mi·3 min·County Highway I
11
Continue on CTH HH
1.0 mi·2 min·County Road HH
12
Arrive at destination
CTH HH
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Omro, 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 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|WI 21; WI 116; CTH F / Spruce State Route
Turn right onto WI 21; WI 116; CTH F / Spruce State Route
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|WI 21 / West River Drive
Turn left onto WI 21 / West River Drive
Navigation decision point
3
12.3 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
12.3 mi into trip|~17m in|WI 49 / State Highway 49
Turn right onto WI 49 / State Highway 49
Navigation decision point
4
25.6 mi into trip|~37m in|CTH HH / County Road HH
Turn right onto CTH HH / County Road HH
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.45 one way
$8.89 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$4.91
$9.81
premium
$4.72
$5.59
$11.18
diesel
$4.80
$5.68
$11.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9
0
$3.16
$1.44
Efficient EV
7.5
0
$2.63
$1.20
EV Truck/SUV
12
0
$4.21
$1.93
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Omro, WI
Late night
in Omro on Monday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Areas Of Smoke
S 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 4:20PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 2:10PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Destination
Metz, WI
Late night
in Metz on Monday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Areas Of Smoke
S 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 4:20PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 2:10PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
48m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 79% of the journey taking place on main roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 12.7 miles on State Highway 49, offering a consistent driving pace. The drive transitions smoothly between State Highway 49 and State Highway 21 before concluding on County Road HH, providing a familiar road feel for much of the 48-minute duration. This highway-centric profile suggests a drive where maintaining speed is generally straightforward.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on State Highway 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 49 and State Highway 21. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 21; WI 116; CTH F / Spruce State Route.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Omro, WI to Metz, WI is easy. At 48m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 21; WI 116; CTH F / Spruce State Route): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WI 21 / West River Drive): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
834 ft757 ft
Total Climb
214 ft
Total Descent
192 ft
Highest Point
834 ft
~25.8 mi in
Elevation Range
77 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cheese House American Diner
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Haase's Supper Club
Restaurant
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
11min in
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Winneconne, WI
Waukau Creek County Nature Preserve
Park
Near the start, short detour
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on State Highway 49. 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 0.1 miles (WI 21; WI 116; CTH F / Spruce State Route): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WI 21 / West River Drive): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Metz, WI before heading back.
