Origin
Caryville, WI
Afternoon in Caryville on Saturday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caryville, WI to Red Cedar, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caryville, WI
Tom Fisk
Red Cedar, WI
Tony Litvyak
Trip Overview
The drive from Caryville, WI to Red Cedar, WI covers 15.2 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 85, County Road H, County Road MM for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on State Highway 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 85 | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| County Road H | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| County Road MM | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 50th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 10th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 194th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 85
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caryville, WI and Red Cedar, WI.
1
Start on 194th Avenue
39 ft
·
4 sec
·
194th Avenue
2
Turn right onto WI 85; CTH H
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Highway 85
3
Continue on WI 85; CTH H
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road H
4
Turn straight onto WI 85
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 85
5
Turn right onto CTH MM
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road MM
6
Continue on 10th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
10th Avenue
7
Turn right onto 50th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
50th Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
50th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 85; CTH H / State Highway 85
Turn right onto WI 85; CTH H / State Highway 85
Navigation decision point
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CTH MM / County Road MM
Turn right onto CTH MM / County Road MM
Navigation decision point
3
14.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
50th Avenue
Turn right onto 50th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Red Cedar, WI
Afternoon in Red Cedar on Saturday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
25 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
24m 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?
15.2 mi in 24m, mostly highway — 10.9 mi of that is on State Highway 85.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on State Highway 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 85 and County Road H. 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
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Caryville, WI to Red Cedar, WI is easy. At 24m with 72% 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 13.4 miles (CTH MM / County Road MM): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (50th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on State Highway 85. 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 13.4 miles (CTH MM / County Road MM): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (50th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Red Cedar, 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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