How far is Merrimac, WI from La Valle, WI?
The driving distance from Merrimac, WI to La Valle, WI is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Merrimac and La Valle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimac and La Valle.
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Start on School Street
23 m · 7 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Road 78 and 113
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road 78 and 113
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Turn right onto State Road 113
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road 113
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Continue on State Highway 113
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 113
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Turn left onto County Highway DL
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway DL
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Continue on State Highway 136
1830 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 136
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Continue on State Highway 136
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on State Highway 136
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on West Pine Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on County Highway BD
2 mi · 4 min · County Highway BD
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Turn left onto Pit Road
1344 ft · 28 sec · Pit Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 33
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33
531 ft · 10 sec · 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
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on East Main Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
115 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
3.4 mi · 9 min · 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 East Main Street
1259 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North East Street
24 m · 4 sec · North East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimac and La Valle.
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 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 leaving Merrimac and Mostly Sunny near La Valle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimac to La Valle?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 Merrimac and 25 miles from La Valle.
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 13.7 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Merrimac and Mostly Sunny near La Valle.
Stop Ideas Near West Baraboo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimac and La Valle. Straight-line distance: 29.13 mi (46.88 km).
#1 Merrimac
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 43.3733200, -89.6234600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Valle
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,397 |
| Coordinates | 43.5822000, -90.1281800 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: North East Street (-90.128416, 43.58223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
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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