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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.81 mi
00h 52m
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
42.81 mi
Kilometers
68.89 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Valle
Sun, May 31, 9:41 PM CDT
Return by in Merrimac
Sun, May 31, 10:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimac
2026-05-31T20:48
Arrive La Valle
Sun, May 31, 9:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Merrimac
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 Merrimac
17.8 mi
00h 26m
To La Valle
25 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    23 m · 7 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 78 and 113

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road 78 and 113

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Road 113

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road 113

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 113

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 113

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Highway DL

    2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway DL

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 136

    1830 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 136

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 136

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 136

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 136

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 136

  10. 10

    Continue on West Pine Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Pine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Highway BD

    2 mi · 4 min · County Highway BD

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pit Road

    1344 ft · 28 sec · Pit Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 33

    32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    531 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 33

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 33

    29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    115 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    3.4 mi · 9 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 33

    6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1259 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North East Street

    24 m · 4 sec · North East Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 33
12.1 mi · 28%
East Main Street
6.78 mi · 16%
State Highway 136
3.87 mi · 9%
State Highway 113
2.32 mi · 5%
County Highway DL
2.27 mi · 5%
State Road 113
2.15 mi · 5%
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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Baraboo
00h 26m from Merrimac
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Merrimac and La Valle. Straight-line distance: 29.13 mi (46.88 km).

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#1 Merrimac

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates43.3733200, -89.6234600
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
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#2 La Valle

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin

Population1,397
Coordinates43.5822000, -90.1281800
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-89.623495, 43.373315)
End: North East Street (-90.128416, 43.58223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimac and La Valle. The current time is 20:48:58.

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.