How far is Lakewood, WI from Sampson, WI?
The driving distance from Lakewood, WI to Sampson, WI is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Oconto County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Light Rain Likely then Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Sampson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Sampson.
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Start on State Highway 32
35.2 mi · 52 min · State Highway 32
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 32
1259 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 32
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 22
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 32
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 32
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 32
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 32
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Turn left onto County Highway E
3 mi · 5 min · County Highway E
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Turn right onto County Road C
1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road C
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Continue on County Highway C
1545 ft · 43 sec · County Highway C
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Turn left onto County Highway D
44 m · 4 sec · County Highway D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Sampson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 32
Start on State Highway 32
35.2 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Lakewood and Light Rain Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Sampson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Sampson?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Suring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Lakewood and 25.2 miles from Sampson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Lakewood and Light Rain Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Sampson.
Stop Ideas Near Suring
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suring.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Sampson. Straight-line distance: 40.52 mi (65.21 km).
#1 Lakewood
Town in Oconto County, WI
| Population | 846 |
| Coordinates | 45.3008000, -88.5234400 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sampson
Human settlement in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 932 |
| Coordinates | 44.7649900, -88.1862100 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway D (-88.186217, 44.764808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.28 | $16.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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