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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North East Street
24 m · 9 sec · North East Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1259 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on West Main Street
3.4 mi · 9 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
134 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 33
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33
535 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 33
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pit Road
27 m · 2 sec · Pit Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Pit Road
1335 ft · 29 sec · Pit Road
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Turn right onto County Highway BD
2 mi · 4 min · County Highway BD
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Continue on West Pine Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 136
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on State Highway 136
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on State Highway 136
1830 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 136
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Continue on County Highway DL
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway DL
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 113
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 113
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Continue on State Road 113
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road 113
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 78 and 113
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road 78 and 113
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto School Street
23 m · 3 sec · School Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Baraboo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Valle and Merrimac. Straight-line distance: 29.13 mi (46.88 km).
#1 La Valle
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,397 |
| Coordinates | 43.5822000, -90.1281800 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrimac
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 43.3733200, -89.6234600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrimac (-89.62346, 43.37332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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