How far is Colfax, WI from Caryville, WI?
The driving distance from Colfax, WI to Caryville, WI is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
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Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colfax and Caryville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colfax and Caryville.
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Start on Main Street
2597 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 40
7.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 40
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Continue on US 12
1 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Menomonie Street
3134 ft · 2 min · Menomonie Street
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Turn right onto South Holly Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Holly Avenue
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Continue on County Road H
8.1 mi · 11 min · County Road H
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Turn right onto State Highway 85
1551 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 85
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Turn right onto 194th Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · 194th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 194th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colfax and Caryville.
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
Continue on County Road H
8.05 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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Colfax and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Caryville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colfax to Caryville?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 Colfax and 9.5 miles from Caryville.
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 7:34 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 Slight Chance Snow Showers around Colfax and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Caryville.
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 Colfax and Caryville. Straight-line distance: 17.2 mi (27.68 km).
#1 Colfax
Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.9974600, -91.7271200 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caryville
Caryville is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.7513500, -91.6746100 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caryville (-91.67461, 44.75135)
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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