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Trip from Wittenberg, WI to Caroline, 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

19.9 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

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 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
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 Wittenberg, WI, WI

Wittenberg, WI

Niklas Jeromin

Downtown Caroline, WI, WI

Caroline, WI

Carla Kroell

Trip Overview

Wittenberg to Caroline is 19.9 miles and takes about 31 minutes via US 45, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, making it a straightforward drive through the Midwest. Expect a practical, highway-focused experience for most of the journey. It's ideal for those looking for a quick connection between two points without extensive planning, perfect for a day trip or a simple leg of a larger adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 45 13 mi 15m
County Highway G 5.9 mi 14m
West Grand Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 45 — 13 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wittenberg, WI and Caroline, WI.

1

Start on CTH Q

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
3

Merge onto US 45; WI 29

13 mi · 15 min · US 45; WI 29
4

Turn right onto CTH G

5.9 mi · 14 min · County Highway G
5

Arrive at destination

CTH G

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

3
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 45; WI 29

Merge onto US 45; WI 29

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
14 mi into trip | ~17m in | CTH G / County Highway G

Turn right onto CTH G / County Highway G

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.94 one way

$5.88 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.24 $6.49
premium $4.72 $3.69 $7.39
diesel $4.80 $3.76 $7.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6 0 $2.09 $0.96
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.74 $0.80
EV Truck/SUV 8 0 $2.79 $1.27

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 21, 2026

Origin

Wittenberg, WI

Morning in Wittenberg on Tuesday

Local time

7:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

WNW 10 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 21 at 3:47AM CDT until July 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Caroline, WI

Morning in Caroline on Tuesday

Local time

7:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Clear

W 10 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 21 at 3:47AM CDT until July 22 at 1:00PM 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 warmer 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 route is predominantly highway-focused, with 65% of the drive on main roads like US 45 and County Highway G. You'll encounter a 13-mile stretch on US 45 without interruption, offering a consistent pace. The character shifts slightly as you transition from US 45 to County Highway G and West Grand Avenue, introducing more local road elements. Overall, it's a direct and efficient drive, prioritizing getting you to your destination.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on US 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and County Highway G. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Wittenberg, WI to Caroline, WI is easy. At 31m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 45; WI 29): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14 miles (CTH G / County Highway G): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,197 ft 918 ft

Total Climb

71 ft

Total Descent

338 ft

Highest Point

1,197 ft

~5.7 mi in

Elevation Range

279 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Wittenberg, WI

Full guide →

Arriving in Caroline, 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: 19.9 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 (65%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13 miles on US 45. 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 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 45; WI 29): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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