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Trip from Cylon, WI to Emerald, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

17m

Distance

7.3 mi

12 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 16m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m

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

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Downtown Cylon, WI, WI

Cylon, WI

Yaroslav Shuraev

Downtown Emerald, WI, WI

Emerald, WI

Kunal Lakhotia

Trip Overview

Cylon, WI to Emerald, WI is 7.3 miles and takes about 17 minutes via County Highway S, County Highway D, and County Highway O, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and Wisconsin. It's a very local drive, perfect for a quick hop between nearby points. You won't be spending much time on major highways, making it feel more like navigating through communities than a long-distance journey. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, brief connection between these two Wisconsin locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Highway S 4 mi 9m
County Highway D 2.7 mi 6m
County Highway O 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: County Highway S — 4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cylon, WI and Emerald, WI.

1

Start on CTH S; CTH O

0.6 mi · 1 min · County Highway O
2

Continue on CTH S

4.0 mi · 9 min · County Highway S
3

Turn right onto CTH D

2.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway D
4

Arrive at destination

CTH D

Heads-up: tricky spots

1 of 1

1 decision points cluster around mile 4.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
4.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | CTH D / County Highway D

Turn right onto CTH D / County Highway D

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.08 one way

$2.16 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $1.19 $2.38
premium $4.72 $1.36 $2.71
diesel $4.80 $1.38 $2.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.2 0 $0.77 $0.35
Efficient EV 1.8 0 $0.64 $0.29
EV Truck/SUV 2.9 0 $1.02 $0.47

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 19, 2026

Origin

Cylon, WI

Late night in Cylon on Monday

Local time

1:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Patchy Smoke

SSE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 12:50AM CDT until July 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Emerald, WI

Late night in Emerald on Monday

Local time

1:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Patchy Smoke

SSE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 12:50AM CDT until July 19 at 7:00AM 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

17m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized by frequent turns, offering a dynamic experience rather than a monotonous cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 7.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4 miles along County Highway S. Expect to navigate a series of county highways, each potentially presenting its own subtle changes in pavement or immediate surroundings as you make your way from Cylon to Emerald.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on County Highway S.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 4.6 miles in near CTH D / County Highway D.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cylon, WI to Emerald, WI is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 4.6 miles (CTH D / County Highway D): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,217 ft 1,057 ft

Total Climb

201 ft

Total Descent

108 ft

Highest Point

1,217 ft

~4.2 mi in

Elevation Range

160 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Cylon, WI

Full guide →

Arriving in Emerald, WI

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4 miles on County Highway S. 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.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 4.6 miles (CTH D / County Highway D): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Emerald, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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