Origin
Sussex, WI
Morning in Sussex on Sunday
Local time
9:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sussex, WI to Town of Oconomowoc, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sussex, WI
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Town of Oconomowoc, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Sussex, WI to Town of Oconomowoc, WI is 19.1 miles and takes about 32 minutes via WI 16, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. It’s a straightforward drive that’s ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger regional journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state highways, making for an easy and predictable commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 16 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Brown Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 164 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| County Highway VV | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| McMahon Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Lisbon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ryan Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lynndale Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 16
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sussex, WI and Town of Oconomowoc, WI.
1
Start on this road
199 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
171 ft
·
9 sec
·
Elmwood Avenue
3
Turn right onto CTH VV
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway VV
4
Turn slight left
490 ft
·
26 sec
5
Turn left onto WI 164
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 164
6
Turn right onto CTH K
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lisbon Road
7
Turn left onto CTH JK
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynndale Road
8
Turn left onto CTH KF
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ryan Road
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
10
Merge onto WI 16
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
WI 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 176
Toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Gifford Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
111 ft
·
2 sec
Toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Okauchee
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto CTH P
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Brown Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto CTH K
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
County Highway K
15
Turn right onto McMahon Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
McMahon Road
16
Turn right onto Lake Side Heights Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lake Side Heights Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Lake Side Heights Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Elmwood Avenue
Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
WI 16
Merge onto WI 16
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Gifford Road
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.
Exit 176
Toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Gifford Road
9
15.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Okauchee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Okauchee
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CTH P / Brown Street
Turn right onto CTH P / Brown Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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.
Destination
Town of Oconomowoc, WI
Morning in Town of Oconomowoc on Sunday
Local time
9:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 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
32m 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 route offers a mixed driving experience, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter about 9.3 miles on WI 16 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. Expect sections that feel like a comfortable highway drive, interspersed with segments on local roads like Brown Street and State Highway 164. The transition between these road types is generally smooth, keeping the driving engaging without being overly demanding.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on WI 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elmwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elmwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (WI 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Sussex, WI to Town of Oconomowoc, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Okauchee along the way.
Okauchee
15.2 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on WI 16. 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 Town of Oconomowoc, 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: near the start (Elmwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (WI 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Town of Oconomowoc, 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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