How far is La Valle, WI from Merrimac, WI?

The driving distance from La Valle, WI to Merrimac, WI is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.67 mi
00h 59m
Flight
29.13 mi
46.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.13 mi
Kilometers
46.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.67 mi
Kilometers
57.4 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimac
Fri, Apr 17, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in La Valle
Fri, Apr 17, 8:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Valle
2026-04-17T06:54
Arrive Merrimac
Fri, Apr 17, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Valle
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
West Baraboo
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From La Valle
17.8 mi
00h 29m
To Merrimac
17.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Valle and Merrimac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Valle and Merrimac.

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    24 m · 9 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1259 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 33

    6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.4 mi · 9 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    134 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 33

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 33

    29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    535 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 33

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pit Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Pit Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Pit Road

    1335 ft · 29 sec · Pit Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Highway BD

    2 mi · 4 min · County Highway BD

  13. 13

    Continue on West Pine Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Pine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 136

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 136

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 136

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 136

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 136

    1830 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 136

  17. 17

    Continue on County Highway DL

    2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway DL

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 113

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 113

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road 113

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road 113

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 78 and 113

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road 78 and 113

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto School Street

    23 m · 3 sec · School Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Valle and Merrimac.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 33
12.1 mi · 34%
State Highway 136
3.88 mi · 11%
West Main Street
3.42 mi · 10%
East Main Street
3.35 mi · 9%
State Highway 113
2.32 mi · 6%
County Highway DL
2.27 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 33

Continue on State Highway 33

6.42 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Baraboo
00h 29m from La Valle
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving La Valle and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Merrimac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Valle to Merrimac?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Baraboo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from La Valle and 17.8 miles from Merrimac.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around La Valle and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Merrimac.

Stop Ideas Near West Baraboo

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

17 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

26 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

51 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

54 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Valle and Merrimac. Straight-line distance: 29.13 mi (46.88 km).

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#1 La Valle

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin

Population1,397
Coordinates43.5822000, -90.1281800
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
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#2 Merrimac

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates43.3733200, -89.6234600
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: La Valle (-90.12818, 43.5822)
End: Merrimac (-89.62346, 43.37332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between La Valle and Merrimac. The current time is 06:54:19.

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.