How far is Elk Mound, WI from Caryville, WI?

The driving distance from Elk Mound, WI to Caryville, WI is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.03 mi
00h 13m
Flight
8.44 mi
13.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.44 mi
Kilometers
13.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.03 mi
Kilometers
14.53 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caryville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:26 AM CDT
Return by in Elk Mound
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Mound
2026-04-18T10:13
Arrive Caryville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elk Mound
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rock Falls
WI

Human settlement in Wisconsin, United States of America

From Elk Mound
4.5 mi
00h 06m
To Caryville
4.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Mound and Caryville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Mound and Caryville.

  1. 1

    Start on Menomonie Street

    24 m · 11 sec · Menomonie Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Holly Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Holly Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road H

    8.1 mi · 11 min · County Road H

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 85

    1551 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 85

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 194th Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · 194th Avenue

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 194th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Mound and Caryville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road H
8.05 mi · 89%
South Holly Avenue
0.66 mi · 7%
State Highway 85
0.29 mi · 3%
Menomonie Street
0.01 mi
194th Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rock Falls
00h 06m from Elk Mound
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Elk Mound 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 Elk Mound to Caryville?

The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Rock Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Elk Mound and 4.5 miles from Caryville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Elk Mound and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Caryville.

Stop Ideas Near Rock Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rock Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rock Falls.

BUS

Eau Claire, WI

16 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

17 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Menomonie, WI

25 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

28 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Mound and Caryville. Straight-line distance: 8.44 mi (13.59 km).

Elk Mound

#1 Elk Mound

Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin

Population1,928
Coordinates44.8730200, -91.6910000
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
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#2 Caryville

Caryville is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.7513500, -91.6746100
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Mound (-91.691, 44.87302)
End: Caryville (-91.67461, 44.75135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.21 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.42 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Premium $4.65 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $5.30 $1.70 $3.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Mound and Caryville. The current time is 10:13:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.