How far is Emerald, WI from Hammond, WI?

The driving distance from Emerald, WI to Hammond, WI is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
16.22 mi
00h 19m
Flight
11.27 mi
18.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.27 mi
Kilometers
18.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.22 mi
Kilometers
26.1 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Emerald
Sat, Apr 18, 8:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emerald
2026-04-18T07:42
Arrive Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Emerald
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
Cylon
WI

Town of Wisconsin

From Emerald
8.2 mi
00h 09m
To Hammond
8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
40°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Emerald and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Emerald and Hammond.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway D

    2718 ft · 1 min · County Highway D

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road G

    5.8 mi · 14 min · County Road G

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US-12

    55 m · 3 sec · US-12

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 12

    2.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway Street

    2482 ft · 1 min · Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    126 m · 17 sec · Davis Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wolf Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Wolf Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wolf Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerald and Hammond.

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road G
5.75 mi · 35%
US Highway 12
2.47 mi · 15%
County Highway D
0.52 mi · 3%
Broadway Street
0.47 mi · 3%
Davis Street
0.08 mi
US-12
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

7.11 mi · 00h 10m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cylon
00h 09m from Emerald
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Emerald and Chance Snow Showers near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Emerald to Hammond?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Cylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Emerald and 8 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Emerald and Chance Snow Showers near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Cylon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cylon, 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 Cylon.

BUS

Menomonie, WI

43 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Red Wing station

64 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

67 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

68 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emerald and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 11.27 mi (18.13 km).

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#1 Emerald

Town in St.

Population852
Coordinates45.0830200, -92.2582400
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

Village in St.

Population2,429
Coordinates44.9788600, -92.4357500
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway D (-92.257933, 45.083023)
End: Wolf Street (-92.435749, 44.978947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.42 $4.85
Premium $4.65 $2.65 $5.31
Diesel $5.30 $3.02 $6.05

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 Emerald and Hammond. The current time is 07:42:45.

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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.