Origin
Union Grove, WI
Late night in Union Grove on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union Grove, WI to Honey 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
31m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union Grove, WI
Tom Fisk
Honey Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Union Grove to Honey Lake is 17.8 miles and takes about 31 minutes via State Highway 20, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, making it a convenient local drive. Expect a route with frequent turns as you navigate through the Midwest region. With a duration under an hour, this journey is ideal for a quick excursion or an addition to a larger regional exploration, offering a straightforward path for those looking to cover a small distance efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 20 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Academy Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Washington Avenue | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| South Colony Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Woodlawn Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 20
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Grove, WI and Honey Lake, WI.
1
Start on North 10th Avenue
114 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 10th Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 45
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 45
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Colony Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto US 45
147 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Colony Avenue
5
Continue on US 45
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Colony Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 20
11
Continue on WI 20
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 20
12
Turn left onto CTH D
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
13
Continue on CTH D
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Turn left onto CTH W
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Front Street
15
Turn right onto CTH FF
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Street
16
Continue on CTH FF
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Academy Road
17
Turn left onto Woodlawn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Woodlawn Avenue
18
At end of road, turn right onto Ravine Drive
62 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ravine Drive
19
Turn sharp left onto Oakwood Avenue
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
Oakwood Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Oakwood Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 45 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 45 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 45 / South Colony Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 45 / South Colony Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Ravine Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Ravine Drive
Navigation decision point
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Oakwood Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Oakwood Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.43 | $6.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
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
Honey Lake, WI
Late night in Honey Lake on Sunday
Local time
5:29 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
21 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
31m 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 characterized as 'turn-heavy' and primarily utilizes local roads, with State Highway 20 accounting for a significant portion. Approximately 26% of the journey involves highway driving, punctuated by a longest stretch of 4.5 miles on State Highway 20. You'll experience a more engaging driving experience with numerous turns rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The road profile suggests a route where you'll be actively steering and navigating, typical of local routes connecting smaller communities.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on State Highway 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 45 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 11 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 45 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 45 / South Colony Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.8 miles (US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on State Highway 20. 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 45 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 45 / South Colony Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.8 miles (US 45; WI 20 / Washington Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Honey 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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