How far is Lakewood, WI from Townsend, WI?

The driving distance from Lakewood, WI to Townsend, WI is about 4 miles (6.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.04 mi
00h 05m
Flight
3.72 mi
5.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.72 mi
Kilometers
5.99 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.04 mi
Kilometers
6.5 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Townsend
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 AM CDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-18T06:31
Arrive Townsend
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Mountain
WI

Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin

From Lakewood
2 mi
00h 02m
To Townsend
2.1 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph WNW
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Townsend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Townsend.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 32

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 32

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Townsend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 32
4.03 mi · 100%
Elm Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 32

Start on State Highway 32

4.03 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
3.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain
00h 02m from Lakewood
Leave By
8:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Lakewood and Chance Snow Showers near Townsend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Townsend?

The road trip is about 4 miles (6.5 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Lakewood and 2.1 miles from Townsend.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 3.7 miles (6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Lakewood and Chance Snow Showers near Townsend.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountain, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain.

BUS

Shawano, WI

49 mi away
N4543 State Highway 22
BUS

Oconto, Wisconsin

57 mi away
517 Smith Avenue
BUS

Marinette, Wisconsin

65 mi away
W 1390 Old Peshtigo Road
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

67 mi away
505 Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Townsend. Straight-line distance: 3.72 mi (5.99 km).

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#1 Lakewood

Town in Oconto County, WI

Population846
Coordinates45.3008000, -88.5234400
Altitude390
CountryUnited States
Townsend

#2 Townsend

Town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,005
Coordinates45.3280200, -88.5895500
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 32 (-88.523388, 45.3008)
End: Elm Street (-88.589541, 45.327914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.14 gal
0.54 L · about $0.53
Round trip
$1.06
0.28 gal · 1.08 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.5 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.53 $1.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.60 $1.19
Premium $4.65 $0.65 $1.30
Diesel $5.30 $0.74 $1.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Townsend. The current time is 06:31:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.