Origin
Caryville, WI
Late night in Caryville on Sunday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caryville, WI to Sand Creek, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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 4m
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.
Caryville, WI
Tom Fisk
Sand Creek, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Caryville to Sand Creek 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 drive stays within Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mixed driving experience, offering a blend of speeds and road types. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for when you need to get from point A to B without a significant time commitment, making it a good option for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road W | 10.5 mi | 18m |
| County Road H | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| 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 Caryville, WI and Sand Creek, WI.
1
Start on 194th Avenue
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
194th Avenue
2
Turn left onto WI 85; CTH H
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Highway 85
3
Turn left onto CTH H
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road H
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CTH H
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Holly Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Menomonie Street
6
Continue on US 12
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12
7
Continue on US 12
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 40
8
Continue on WI 40
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto WI 170; CTH N
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 170
10
Continue on WI 170; CTH N
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road N
11
Continue on CTH W
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road W
12
Continue on CTH W
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road W
13
Turn right onto WI 64
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 64
14
Turn left onto CTH M
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road M
15
Turn left onto CTH V
374 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
16
Continue on CTH V
36 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bridge Street
17
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 Caryville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 85; CTH H / State Highway 85
Turn left onto WI 85; CTH H / State Highway 85
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH H / County Road H
Turn left onto CTH H / County Road H
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
WI 170; CTH N / State Highway 170
Turn left onto WI 170; CTH N / State Highway 170
Navigation decision point
4
32.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CTH M / County Road M
Turn left onto CTH M / County Road M
Navigation decision point
4
34.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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
Sand Creek, WI
Late night in Sand Creek on Sunday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°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 cooler 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This journey features a mixed drive profile, with 33% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches on County Road W, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 10.5 miles. The roads will likely shift from more rural county routes to a more structured highway experience as you progress. This variation means you won't be stuck in a monotonous drive, but rather experience a dynamic change in scenery and driving conditions.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on County Road W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 WI 85; CTH H / State Highway 85.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 8 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 (WI 85; CTH H / State Highway 85): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CTH H / County Road H): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (WI 170; CTH N / State Highway 170): Navigation decision point.
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 highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on County Road W. 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: near the start (WI 85; CTH H / State Highway 85): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CTH H / County Road H): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (WI 170; CTH N / State Highway 170): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sand Creek, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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