Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Almon, WI
ML ARANDA
Caroline, WI
Carla Kroell
Almon to Caroline is 15.9 miles and takes about 41 minutes via County Highway G, County Highway D, and Kolpack Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, moving through the Midwest region. It's a quick hop primarily on surface roads, making it ideal for a straightforward, same-day excursion. The route is uncomplicated and should be easy to navigate for anyone looking for a brief drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway G | 5.9 mi | 14m |
| County Highway D | 5.9 mi | 14m |
| Kolpack Road | 2.7 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 29 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Almon Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Almon, WI and Caroline, WI.
Start on Kolpack Road
At end of road, turn left onto CTH D
Continue on CTH D
Turn right onto CTH D
Continue on CTH D
Turn left onto WI 29; CTH D
Turn right onto CTH G
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto CTH D / County Highway D
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CTH D / Almon Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CTH G / County Highway G
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Almon on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Caroline on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive covers 15.9 miles, with 41 minutes of travel time. You'll spend approximately 5.9 miles on County Highway G, which is the longest uninterrupted stretch. With a highway share of 3, the majority of this route is on surface roads. Expect a more rural cruising feel for most of the trip, with minimal highway driving.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near CTH D / County Highway D.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Almon, WI to Caroline, WI is easy. At 41m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (CTH D / County Highway D): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (CTH D / Almon Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (CTH G / County Highway G): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
72 ft
Total Descent
316 ft
Highest Point
1,162 ft
Elevation Range
244 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: burger
Camp_site
Later in the drive, short detour
Camp_site
Later in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 15.9 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 (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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