Origin
Mount Morris, WI
Night in Mount Morris on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Morris, WI to Silver Lake, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Morris, WI
Tom Fisk
Silver Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Mount Morris, WI to Silver Lake, WI is 6.4 miles and takes about 16 minutes via State Highway 21, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest region. You'll find this drive to be a straightforward connection between two points, suitable for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's ideal for those who prefer shorter travel times or want to maximize their time at their destination. Consider this route for its simplicity and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 21 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| 21st Lane | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 152 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 22nd Avenue | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| County Highway W | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Highway S | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 21
— 1.9 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris, WI and Silver Lake, WI.
1
Start on CTH W
83 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Highway W
2
Turn left onto WI 152
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 152
3
Turn left onto CTH S
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Highway S
4
Turn right onto 21st Lane
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
21st Lane
5
Continue on 22nd Avenue
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
22nd Avenue
6
Turn right onto WI 21
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 21
7
Arrive at destination
WI 21
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 152 / State Highway 152
Turn left onto WI 152 / State Highway 152
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CTH S / County Highway S
Turn left onto CTH S / County Highway S
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
21st Lane
Turn right onto 21st Lane
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
WI 21 / State Highway 21
Turn right onto WI 21 / State Highway 21
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.00 one way
$2.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Silver Lake, WI
Night in Silver Lake on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
16m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 55% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 1.9 miles along State Highway 21. You'll navigate a combination of main roads, including State Highway 21, 21st Lane, and State Highway 152. Expect a blend of quicker highway sections and potentially slower local road segments. The landscape is likely to shift subtly as you move between these different road types, offering a varied driving experience for such a short distance.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.9 mi on State Highway 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 152 / State Highway 152.
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 16m 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 (WI 152 / State Highway 152): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (CTH S / County Highway S): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (21st Lane): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.4-mile drive is perfect for a quick weekend jaunt, easily completed as a same-day round trip in just 16 minutes driving time.
Family Friendly
With a total distance of only 6.4 miles and minimal complexity, this route is short enough to keep kids entertained and easy to navigate.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.4 miles and 16 minutes, this route offers a comfortable and manageable distance for a solo traveler.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 16-minute, 6.4-mile drive is incredibly straightforward with a complexity rating of 3/10, making it ideal for a first-time road tripper.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.9 miles on State Highway 21. 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 152 / State Highway 152): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (CTH S / County Highway S): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (21st Lane): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Silver Lake, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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