Origin
Elk Mound, WI
Afternoon in Elk Mound on Saturday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk Mound, WI to Caryville, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elk Mound, WI
Tom Fisk
Caryville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Elk Mound, WI to Caryville, WI covers 9 miles and takes about 13m 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, South Holly Avenue, State Highway 85 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on County Road H. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road H | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| South Holly Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 85 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Menomonie Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 194th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road H
— 8.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Mound, WI and Caryville, WI.
1
Start on US 12
79 ft
·
11 sec
·
Menomonie Street
2
Turn left onto CTH H
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Holly Avenue
3
Continue on CTH H
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road H
4
Turn right onto WI 85; CTH H
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Highway 85
5
Turn right onto 194th Avenue
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
194th Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
194th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 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
|
CTH H / South Holly Avenue
Turn left onto CTH H / South Holly Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
194th Avenue
Turn right onto 194th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Caryville, WI
Afternoon in Caryville on Saturday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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
13m 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?
9 mi in 13m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 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?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH H / South Holly Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elk Mound, WI to Caryville, WI is easy. At 13m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH H / South Holly Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (194th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 (CTH H / South Holly Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (194th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Caryville, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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