Origin
Red Cedar, WI
Night in Red Cedar on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Cedar, WI to Caryville, WI
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
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.
Red Cedar, WI
Tony Litvyak
Caryville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Red Cedar, WI to Caryville, WI covers 15.2 miles and takes about 25m 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 highway-focused drive. 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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.6 miles from Red Cedar, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 15.2 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 85 and County Road H. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.9 miles on State Highway 85.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 85 and County Road H. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near 50th Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (50th Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (WI 85 / State Highway 85): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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50th Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto 50th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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10th Avenue
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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WI 85 / State Highway 85
Turn left onto WI 85 / State Highway 85
Navigation decision point
5
15.2 mi into trip
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~25m in
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194th Avenue
Turn left onto 194th Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 Red Cedar, WI and Caryville, WI.
1
Start on 50th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
50th Avenue
2
Keep slight left at fork onto 50th Avenue
172 ft
·
9 sec
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50th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
10th Avenue
4
Continue on CTH MM
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road MM
5
Turn left onto WI 85
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 85
6
Continue on WI 85; CTH H
2.5 mi
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3 min
·
County Road H
7
Continue on WI 85; CTH H
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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State Highway 85
8
Turn left onto 194th Avenue
39 ft
·
1 sec
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194th Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
194th Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.6 miles from Red Cedar, WI, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15.2 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.6 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caryville, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Red Cedar, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Red Cedar, WI
This is one driving day of about 15.2 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Red Cedar, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 85 for about 10.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.6 mi from Red Cedar, WI · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.6 miles from Red Cedar, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Caryville, WI
The final approach into Caryville, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Caryville, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Caryville, WI
Night in Caryville on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Sparta, WI
8 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
9 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
25m 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 Red Cedar, WI to Caryville, WI covers 15.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 85, County Road H, County Road MM. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Red Cedar, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.38 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 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (50th Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (WI 85 / State Highway 85): Navigation decision point.
The route from Red Cedar, WI to Caryville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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