How far is Emerald, WI from North Hudson, WI?
The driving distance from Emerald, WI to North Hudson, WI is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerald and North Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerald and North Hudson.
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Start on County Highway D
2718 ft · 1 min · County Highway D
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Turn right onto County Road G
13.7 mi · 25 min · County Road G
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road G
46 m · 2 sec · County Road G
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road G
2 mi · 3 min · County Road G
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road A
4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road A
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Continue on County Highway E
2113 ft · 38 sec · County Highway E
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Turn left onto County Highway A
1.4 km · 1 min · County Highway A
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Turn right onto County Road I
2633 ft · 59 sec · County Road I
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Turn left onto 115th Avenue
730 ft · 14 sec · 115th Avenue
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Continue on River Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road V
1288 ft · 27 sec · County Road V
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Turn left onto State Highway 35
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Sixth Street North
1.6 km · 3 min · Sixth Street North
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Turn left onto St Croix St North
17 m · 2 sec · St Croix St North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St Croix St North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerald and North Hudson.
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 G
Turn right onto County Road G
13.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Emerald and Chance Snow Showers near North Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emerald to North Hudson?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
New Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Emerald and 14.5 miles from North Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Emerald and Chance Snow Showers near North Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near New Richmond
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 New Richmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerald and North Hudson. Straight-line distance: 25.13 mi (40.44 km).
#1 Emerald
Town in St.
| Population | 852 |
| Coordinates | 45.0830200, -92.2582400 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Hudson
Village in St.
| Population | 3,833 |
| Coordinates | 44.9930200, -92.7568700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: St Croix St North (-92.756871, 44.992953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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