Origin
Caryville, WI
Afternoon in Caryville on Saturday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caryville, WI to Colfax, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caryville, WI
Tom Fisk
Colfax, WI
Alex Dos Santos
Trip Overview
The drive from Caryville, WI to Colfax, WI covers 19.1 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road H, State Highway 40, US 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on County Road H. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road H | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 40 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| US 12 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Holly Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Menomonie Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 85 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 194th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road H
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caryville, WI and Colfax, WI.
1
Start on 194th Avenue
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
194th Avenue
2
Turn left onto WI 85; CTH H
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Highway 85
3
Turn left onto CTH H
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road H
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CTH H
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Holly Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Menomonie Street
6
Continue on US 12
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12
7
Continue on US 12
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 40
8
Continue on WI 40
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
WI 40
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WI 85; CTH H / State Highway 85
Turn left onto WI 85; CTH H / State Highway 85
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH H / County Road H
Turn left onto CTH H / County Road H
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 12 / Menomonie Street
Turn left onto US 12 / Menomonie Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Colfax, WI
Afternoon in Colfax on Saturday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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?
19.1 mi in 28m — 48% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: County Road H.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on County Road H.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 85; CTH H / State Highway 85.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Caryville, WI to Colfax, WI is easy. At 28m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 85; CTH H / State Highway 85): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CTH H / County Road H): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (US 12 / Menomonie Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on County Road H. 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: near the start (WI 85; CTH H / State Highway 85): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CTH H / County Road H): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (US 12 / Menomonie Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Colfax, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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