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Trip from Union Grove, WI to Honey Lake, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 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

Save up to 8 min
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.

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Downtown Union Grove, WI, WI

Union Grove, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Honey Lake, WI, WI

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 11

5 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

$2.63 one way

$5.26 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.90 $5.80
premium $4.72 $3.30 $6.61
diesel $4.80 $3.36 $6.72

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 3, 2026

Origin

Union Grove, WI

Late night in Union Grove on Tuesday

Local time

5:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 mph 80% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 8:34PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 2 at 8:09PM CDT until July 2 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Honey Lake, WI

Late night in Honey Lake on Tuesday

Local time

5:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 mph 80% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 8:34PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 2 at 8:09PM CDT until July 2 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

1 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

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?

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

820 ft 776 ft

Total Climb

91 ft

Total Descent

91 ft

Highest Point

820 ft

~5.1 mi in

Elevation Range

44 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Union Grove, WI

Full guide →

Arriving in Honey Lake, WI

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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