Origin
Wind Point, WI
Late night in Wind Point on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wind Point, WI to Rochester, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Wind Point, WI to Rochester, WI is 27.1 miles and takes about 45m via Washington Avenue/Spring Street/State Highway 20, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest region. The route primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick connection between two points without extensive highway time, perfect for a same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Spring Street | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 20 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East Four Mile Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 31 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Ole Davidson Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Green Bay Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Avenue
— 8.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wind Point, WI and Rochester, WI.
1
Start on East Four Mile Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
East Four Mile Road
2
Turn left onto WI 31
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 31
3
Continue on WI 31
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ole Davidson Road
4
Continue on WI 31
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Green Bay Road
5
Turn right onto CTH C
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Spring Street
Use the right lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
91 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
11
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 20
13
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 20
14
Turn left onto CTH D
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
15
Continue on CTH D
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
CTH D
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CTH C / Spring Street
Turn right onto CTH C / Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
13.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
18.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
WI 20 / State Highway 20
Enter roundabout onto WI 20 / State Highway 20
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Rochester, WI
Late night in Rochester on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
7 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
45m 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 mostly surface roads, with about 25% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 8.6 miles on Washington Avenue before transitioning. Expect to navigate through local streets and state highways rather than continuous interstate cruising. The profile suggests you'll be dealing with typical surface road conditions, which can include more intersections and varying speed limits.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Washington Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near CTH C / Spring Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wind Point, WI to Rochester, WI is easy. At 45m with 25% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles (CTH C / Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.2 miles (US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on Washington Avenue. 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 7 miles (CTH C / Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.2 miles (US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rochester, 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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