Origin
North Hudson, WI
Late night in North Hudson on Friday
Local time
4:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from North Hudson, WI to Emerald, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Hudson, WI
Tom Fisk
Emerald, WI
Kunal Lakhotia
Trip Overview
This 29.1-mile trip from North Hudson to Emerald, Wisconsin, is a quick 50-minute drive that's perfect for a day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a low highway share of just 5%, making it a relaxed journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this route is very budget-friendly. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, offering a straightforward way to experience the Midwest landscape without extensive travel. It's an easy excursion that won't require an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way through Wisconsin's countryside. With only a 5% highway share, the majority of your journey will be on county roads, including County Road G, County Road A, and River Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.7 miles on County Road G, offering a sustained period of driving before the turns begin again. This route is characterized by its frequent directional changes rather than long, straight highway stretches.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road G is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 35 / Sixth Street North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 35 / Sixth Street North): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (CTH V / County Road V): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 35 / Sixth Street North
Turn right onto WI 35 / Sixth Street North
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CTH V / County Road V
Turn right onto CTH V / County Road V
Navigation decision point
3
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
River Road
Turn right onto River Road
Navigation decision point
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CTH G / County Road G
Enter roundabout onto CTH G / County Road G
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
28.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
CTH D / County Highway D
Turn left onto CTH D / County Highway D
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road G | 15.7 mi | 28m |
| County Road A | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 35 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Sixth Street North | 1 mi | 2m |
| County Highway A | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| County Highway D | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Road I | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road G
— 15.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Hudson, WI and Emerald, WI.
1
Start on St Croix St North
55 ft
·
4 sec
·
St Croix St North
2
Turn right onto WI 35
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sixth Street North
3
Continue on WI 35
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 35
4
Turn slight right
469 ft
·
17 sec
5
Turn right onto CTH V
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Road V
6
Turn right onto River Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
7
Continue on 115th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
115th Avenue
8
Turn right onto CTH I
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
County Road I
9
Turn left onto CTH A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway A
10
Turn right onto CTH A; CTH E
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
County Highway E
11
Turn straight onto CTH A
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road A
12
Turn right onto CTH G
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road G
13
Enter roundabout onto CTH G
147 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road G
14
Continue on CTH G
14 mi
·
25 min
·
County Road G
15
Turn left onto CTH D
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway D
16
Arrive at destination
CTH D
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 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 | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
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
Emerald, WI
Late night in Emerald on Friday
Local time
4:58 AM
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
3 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
50m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Hudson, WI to Emerald, WI covers 29.1 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road G, County Road A, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from North Hudson, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 35 / Sixth Street North): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (CTH V / County Road V): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Hudson, WI to Emerald, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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