Origin
Pella, WI
Late night in Pella on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pella, WI to Caroline, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pella, WI
MART PRODUCTION
Caroline, WI
Carla Kroell
Trip Overview
Pella, WI to Caroline, WI is 6.6 miles and takes about 16 minutes via County Road M, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a quick local drive, perfect for a brief excursion without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, straightforward journey between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road M | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| County Highway M | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| County Road D/M | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| County Road G/M | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road D | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Highway G | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road M
— 2.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pella, WI and Caroline, WI.
1
Start on CTH D
364 ft
·
11 sec
·
County Road D
2
Continue on CTH D; CTH M
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road D/M
3
Turn right onto CTH M
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road M
4
Continue on CTH M
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway M
5
Continue on CTH G; CTH M
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
County Road G/M
6
Turn right onto CTH G
91 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Highway G
7
Arrive at destination
CTH G
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CTH M / County Road M
Turn right onto CTH M / County Road M
Navigation decision point
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CTH G / County Highway G
Turn right onto CTH G / County Highway G
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.03 one way
$2.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.13 | $2.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 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 | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
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
Caroline, WI
Late night in Caroline on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
27 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
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 is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating primarily on county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles along County Road M. Expect a continuous series of turns and changes in direction rather than long, straightaways. The route is characterized by its local feel, winding through what are likely rural Wisconsin landscapes.
Only 0% 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: 2.9 mi on County Road M.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 1.5 miles in near CTH M / County Road M.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pella, WI to Caroline, WI is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (CTH M / County Road M): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (CTH G / County Highway G): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 6.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 2.9 miles on County Road M. 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: at 1.5 miles (CTH M / County Road M): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (CTH G / County Highway G): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Caroline, 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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