How far is Caryville, WI from Colfax, WI?
The driving distance from Caryville, WI to Colfax, WI is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caryville and Colfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caryville and Colfax.
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Start on 194th Avenue
12 m · 6 sec · 194th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 85
1483 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 85
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Turn left onto County Road H
8.1 mi · 11 min · County Road H
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Continue on South Holly Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Holly Avenue
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Turn left onto Menomonie Street
3134 ft · 1 min · Menomonie Street
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Continue on US 12
1 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on State Highway 40
7.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 40
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Continue on Main Street
2597 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caryville and Colfax.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road H
Turn left onto County Road H
8.07 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Caryville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Colfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caryville to Colfax?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elk Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Caryville and 9.5 miles from Colfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Caryville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Colfax.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Mound
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elk Mound.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caryville and Colfax. Straight-line distance: 17.2 mi (27.68 km).
#1 Caryville
Caryville is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.7513500, -91.6746100 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colfax
Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.9974600, -91.7271200 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Railroad Avenue (-91.727113, 44.997333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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