Origin
Knapp, WI
Afternoon in Knapp on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knapp, WI to Caryville, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caryville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Knapp, WI to Caryville, WI covers 28.8 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road E, US Highway 12, County Road H for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on County Road E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road E | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| US Highway 12 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| County Road H | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| I 94 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| CTH B | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 12 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Highway 12 East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Oak Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road E
— 9.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knapp, WI and Caryville, WI.
1
Start on US 12
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 12 East
2
Continue on US 12
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 12
3
Turn left onto Oak Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Avenue
4
Turn left onto WI 25; CTH J
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Broadway Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
6
Merge onto I 94
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 94
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 45
Toward CTH B: Menomonie
8
Keep slight right at fork
122 ft
·
3 sec
9
Turn right onto CTH B
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
CTH B
10
Turn left onto US 12; WI 29
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; WI 29
11
Turn right onto CTH E
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road E
12
Turn right onto CTH H
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road H
13
Turn right onto WI 85; CTH H
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Highway 85
14
Turn right onto 194th Avenue
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
194th Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
194th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 28.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Oak Avenue
Turn left onto Oak Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward CTH B: Menomonie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 45
Toward CTH B: Menomonie
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CTH E / County Road E
Turn right onto CTH E / County Road E
Navigation decision point
4
28.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
194th Avenue
Turn right onto 194th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
2:03 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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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?
28.8 mi in 41m — 44% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: County Road E.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on County Road E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near Oak Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Knapp, WI to Caryville, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth B: Menomonie along the way.
Cth B: Menomonie
12.2 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on County Road E. 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: at 8.1 miles (Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 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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