Origin
Emerald, WI
Late night in Emerald on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emerald, WI to Cylon, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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 19m
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.
Emerald, WI
Kunal Lakhotia
Cylon, WI
Yaroslav Shuraev
Trip Overview
Emerald, WI to Cylon, 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 Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward surface road drive, perfect for a quick hop between nearby towns. You won't need much time or fuel, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a simple errand run.
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 Emerald, WI and Cylon, WI.
1
Start on CTH D
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
County Highway D
2
Turn left onto CTH S
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
County Highway S
3
Continue on CTH S; CTH O
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway O
4
Arrive at destination
CTH S; CTH O
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 2.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CTH S / County Highway S
Turn left onto CTH S / County Highway S
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Cylon, WI
Late night in Cylon on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 4 miles on County Highway S. As you navigate County Highway D and County Highway O, expect to be cruising through rural landscapes. Pay attention as you pass through small communities, as these roads are often the main arteries for local traffic.
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 2.7 miles in near CTH S / County Highway S.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Emerald, WI to Cylon, 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 2.7 miles (CTH S / County Highway S): Navigation decision point.
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 2.7 miles (CTH S / County Highway S): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cylon, 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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