How far is Wautoma, WI from Plainfield, WI?
The driving distance from Wautoma, WI to Plainfield, WI is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wautoma and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wautoma and Plainfield.
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Start on West Main Street
2840 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 73
14.7 mi · 26 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on East North Street
969 ft · 21 sec · East North Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
16 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wautoma and Plainfield.
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
Continue on State Highway 73
14.7 mi · 00h 26m
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 Wautoma and Chance Rain Showers near Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wautoma to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Almond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Wautoma and 7.7 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wautoma and Chance Rain Showers near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Almond
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 Almond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wautoma and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 13.97 mi (22.48 km).
#1 Wautoma
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Waushara County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,298 |
| Coordinates | 44.0747000, -89.2879000 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainfield
Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 554 |
| Coordinates | 44.2138600, -89.4923400 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-89.49234, 44.21386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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