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Trip from Rib Mountain, WI to Schnappsville, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

24.3 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Rib Mountain, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rib Mountain, WI to Schnappsville, WI covers 24.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on WI 29, US 51, County Road M for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on WI 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 34m highway drive covering 24.3 miles, with most of the trip on WI 29 and US 51. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.3 miles on WI 29.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 29 and US 51. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Camelia Lane.

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 24.3 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 0.1 miles (Camelia Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Bellflower Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Fern Lane): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Camelia Lane

Turn right onto Camelia Lane

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Bellflower Street

Turn left onto Bellflower Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | Fern Lane

Turn left onto Fern Lane

Navigation decision point

6
1.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
4 mi into trip | ~9m in | WI 29

Take the exit onto WI 29 toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

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 Rib Mountain, WI to Schnappsville, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Chippewa Falls along the way.

Chippewa Falls

4 mi in | ~9m | via WI 29

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WI 29 18.3 mi 22m
US 51 2.1 mi 2m
County Road M 2 mi 2m
Fern Lane 0.5 mi 2m
Rib Mountain Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Bellflower Street 0.3 mi 1m
State Park Road 0.3 mi 1m
Camelia Lane 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WI 29 — 18.3 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rib Mountain, WI and Schnappsville, WI.

1

Start on this road

443 ft · 25 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Camelia Lane

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Camelia Lane
3

Turn left onto Bellflower Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Bellflower Street
4

Turn left onto Fern Lane

0.5 mi · 2 min · Fern Lane
5

Turn left onto Violet Lane

282 ft · 12 sec · Violet Lane
6

Continue on State Park Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · State Park Road
7

Continue on CTH N

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Rib Mountain Drive
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Use the left lane.
9

Merge onto US 51; WI 29

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 51; WI 29
10

Take the exit onto WI 29

18 mi · 22 min · WI 29
Toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn right onto CTH M

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road M
12

Arrive at destination

CTH M

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.80 one way

$7.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.17 $8.34
premium $4.89 $4.68 $9.35
diesel $5.61 $5.37 $10.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.3 0 $2.55 $1.17
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97
EV Truck/SUV 9.7 0 $3.40 $1.56

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Rib Mountain, WI

Morning in Rib Mountain on Saturday

Local time

7:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Fog

NE 6 mph 46% chance Live forecast

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 5:57PM CDT until April 14 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 5:56PM CDT until April 14 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Schnappsville, WI

Morning in Schnappsville on Saturday

Local time

7:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Fog

NE 6 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 5:57PM CDT until April 14 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 5:56PM CDT until April 14 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

34m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Rib Mountain, WI to Schnappsville, WI covers 24.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WI 29, US 51, County Road M. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Rib Mountain, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.80 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.3 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Camelia Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Bellflower Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Fern Lane): Navigation decision point.

On the drive from Rib Mountain, WI to Schnappsville, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Chippewa Falls along the way.

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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