How far is Merrillan, WI from North Bend, WI?
The driving distance from Merrillan, WI to North Bend, WI is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrillan and North Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrillan and North Bend.
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Start on South Main Street
73 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
111 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on South Hammond Street
1760 ft · 50 sec · South Hammond Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
10.2 mi · 14 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on North Water Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3256 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
643 ft · 11 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto Melrose Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Melrose Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
14.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 54
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Turn left onto North Bend Drive
18 m · 3 sec · North Bend Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bend Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrillan and North Bend.
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.
State Highway 54
Continue on State Highway 54
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Merrillan and Sunny near North Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrillan to North Bend?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Merrillan and 17.5 miles from North Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merrillan and Sunny near North Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Irving
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 Irving.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrillan and North Bend. Straight-line distance: 28.35 mi (45.62 km).
#1 Merrillan
Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin
| Population | 522 |
| Coordinates | 44.4510700, -90.8412600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Bend
Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin
| Population | 513 |
| Coordinates | 44.0913500, -91.1168100 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bend Drive (-91.116786, 44.091358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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