Origin
Hammond, WI
Night in Hammond on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hammond, WI to Emerald, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hammond, WI
Tom Fisk
Emerald, WI
Kunal Lakhotia
Trip Overview
Hammond, WI to Emerald, WI is 16.2 miles and takes about 29m via County Road G, County Highway T, and US-12, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Wisconsin. The route primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. With only 16.2 miles and a quick estimated travel time, it's an easy addition to another plan or a simple point-to-point excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road G | 8.8 mi | 18m |
| County Highway T | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| US-12 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| County Highway D | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Davis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wolf Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road G
— 8.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, WI and Emerald, WI.
1
Start on Wolf Street
83 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wolf Street
2
Turn right onto US 12; CTH T;
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Davis Street
3
Continue on US 12; CTH T
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
US-12
4
Turn right onto CTH T
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
County Highway T
5
Turn right onto CTH G
8.8 mi
·
18 min
·
County Road G
6
Turn left onto CTH D
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway D
7
Arrive at destination
CTH D
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 12; CTH T; / Davis Street
Turn right onto US 12; CTH T; / Davis Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CTH T / County Highway T
Turn right onto CTH T / County Highway T
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CTH G / County Road G
Turn right onto CTH G / County Road G
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CTH D / County Highway D
Turn left onto CTH D / County Highway D
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
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.
Destination
Emerald, WI
Night in Emerald on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Partly Sunny
WNW 20 mph
0% chance
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
3 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
29m 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?
You'll spend about 75% of this drive on surface roads, with only a 25% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles on County Road G. Expect to transition from US-12 onto these surface roads, offering a more rural cruising experience. The route is short, so you won't be dealing with extended periods on any one road type.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on County Road G.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 12; CTH T; / Davis Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 4 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 (US 12; CTH T; / Davis Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CTH T / County Highway T): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (CTH G / County Road G): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on County Road 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: near the start (US 12; CTH T; / Davis Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CTH T / County Highway T): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (CTH G / County Road G): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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