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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
County Highway G
— 5.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Almon, WI and Caroline, WI.
1
Start on Kolpack Road
2.7 mi·10 min·Kolpack Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto CTH D
0.3 mi·41 sec·County Highway D
3
Continue on CTH D
0.4 mi·1 min·West Main Street
4
Turn right onto CTH D
0.5 mi·1 min·Almon Street
5
Continue on CTH D
5.6 mi·13 min·County Highway D
6
Turn left onto WI 29; CTH D
0.5 mi·44 sec·State Highway 29
7
Turn right onto CTH G
5.9 mi·14 min·County Highway G
8
Arrive at destination
CTH G
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 3
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.
4
2.7 mi into trip|~10m in|CTH D / County Highway D
At end of road, turn left onto CTH D / County Highway D
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip|~12m in|CTH D / Almon Street
Turn right onto CTH D / Almon Street
Navigation decision point
3
10 mi into trip|~27m in|CTH G / County Highway G
Turn right onto CTH G / County Highway G
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$2.59
$5.18
premium
$4.72
$2.95
$5.90
diesel
$4.80
$3.00
$6.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 4, 2026
Origin
Almon, WI
Morning
in Almon on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 4 at 2:57AM CDT until July 4 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 3 at 8:29PM CDT until July 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Destination
Caroline, WI
Morning
in Caroline on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ENE 7 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 4 at 2:57AM CDT until July 4 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 3 at 8:29PM CDT until July 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on County Highway G.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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.
Driving Effort2/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,162 ft918 ft
Total Climb
72 ft
Total Descent
316 ft
Highest Point
1,162 ft
Elevation Range
244 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cruise In
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
42min in
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Cuisine: burger
Pine Grove Campground
Camp_site
Later in the drive, short detour
28min in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Pine Grove Campground
Camp_site
Later in the drive, short detour
28min in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on County Highway G. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Caroline, WI before heading back.
