Origin
Sand Creek, WI
Morning in Sand Creek on Saturday
Local time
11:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sand Creek, 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
54m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 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 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sand Creek, WI
Tom Fisk
Caryville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Sand Creek to Caryville is 34.4 miles and takes about 54 minutes via County Road W, County Road H, and State Highway 40, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short hop within Wisconsin's Midwest region, perfect for a quick transition or a dedicated scenic drive if you're looking for a relaxed pace. Given its brevity and minimal fuel cost, it offers considerable flexibility for your travel plans. You won't need to worry about breaking this one up or finding extensive services, making it a straightforward addition to your itinerary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with about 33% on highways. You'll navigate through stretches of County Road W, County Road H, and State Highway 40, encountering a variety of road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 10.5 miles on County Road W, offering a good opportunity to settle into the drive. Expect a blend of quicker highway sections and potentially more winding or residential roads as you approach your destination, keeping you engaged without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road W is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH V / Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 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 (CTH V / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CTH M / County Road M): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (WI 64; CTH M / State Highway 64): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CTH V / Bridge Street
Turn right onto CTH V / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CTH M / County Road M
Turn right onto CTH M / County Road M
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WI 64; CTH M / State Highway 64
Turn right onto WI 64; CTH M / State Highway 64
Navigation decision point
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CTH W / County Road W
At end of road, turn right onto CTH W / County Road W
Navigation decision point
4
34.3 mi into trip
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~54m in
|
194th Avenue
Turn right onto 194th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road W | 10.5 mi | 18m |
| County Road H | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 40 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 64 | 2 mi | 2m |
| County Road M | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 12 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| County Road N | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road W
— 10.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Creek, WI and Caryville, WI.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CTH V
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Continue on CTH V
374 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bridge Street
4
Turn right onto CTH M
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road M
5
Turn right onto WI 64; CTH M
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 64
6
Turn left onto CTH W
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road W
7
At end of road, turn right onto CTH W
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road W
8
Continue on WI 170; CTH N
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road N
9
Continue on WI 170
443 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 170
10
Turn right onto WI 40
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on WI 40
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 40
12
Continue on US 12
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12
13
Continue on US 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Menomonie Street
14
Turn right onto CTH H
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Holly Avenue
15
Continue on CTH H
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road H
16
Turn right onto WI 85; CTH H
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Highway 85
17
Turn right onto 194th Avenue
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
194th Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
194th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Sand Creek, WI · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Sand Creek, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Caryville, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Caryville, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Caryville on Saturday
Local time
11:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Colfax, WI
17 mi in
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
24 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
54m 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 Sand Creek, WI to Caryville, WI covers 34.4 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road W, County Road H, State Highway 40. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 miles from Sand Creek, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.38 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 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH V / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CTH M / County Road M): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (WI 64; CTH M / State Highway 64): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sand Creek, WI to Caryville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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