How far is Plainfield, WI from Dakota, WI?
The driving distance from Plainfield, WI to Dakota, WI is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Dakota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Dakota.
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Start on North Main Street
16 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
118 m · 8 sec · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 73
994 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 73
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Continue on West North Street
1224 ft · 24 sec · West North Street
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Continue on State Highway 73
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 73
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Turn left
1966 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 21: Coloma, Necedah
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto West Follett Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · West Follett Drive
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Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
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Continue on State Highway 21
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21
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Turn right onto County Highway B
1.2 km · 2 min · County Highway B
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Turn left onto County Road JJ
4.5 mi · 11 min · County Road JJ
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway Y
1147 ft · 32 sec · County Highway Y
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway Y
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainfield and Dakota.
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.
State Highway 73
Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Plainfield and Chance Light Rain near Dakota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to Dakota?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Coloma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Plainfield and 11.2 miles from Dakota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Plainfield and Chance Light Rain near Dakota.
Stop Ideas Near Coloma
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 Coloma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Dakota. Straight-line distance: 16.86 mi (27.13 km).
#1 Plainfield
Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 554 |
| Coordinates | 44.2138600, -89.4923400 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dakota
Civil town in Waushara County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,240 |
| Coordinates | 43.9902500, -89.3565100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway Y (-89.357029, 43.990212)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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