How far is Merrimac, WI from Plain, WI?
The driving distance from Merrimac, WI to Plain, WI is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimac and Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimac and Plain.
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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
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Road 78 and 113
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Turn right onto County Highway Z
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway Z
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Turn left onto US Highway 12
3.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12
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Turn right onto State Highway 60
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 60
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Turn right onto County Highway B
5 mi · 9 min · County Highway B
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Continue on County Highways B & C
1.1 km · 1 min · County Highways B & C
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Continue on County Highway B
5 mi · 9 min · County Highway B
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Continue on Main Street
1971 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimac and Plain.
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 Road 78 and 113
Continue on State Road 78 and 113
7.59 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Merrimac and Mostly Sunny near Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimac to Plain?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Sauk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Merrimac and 14.5 miles from Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Merrimac and Mostly Sunny near Plain.
Stop Ideas Near Sauk City
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 Sauk City.
Madison, Wisconsin
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimac and Plain. Straight-line distance: 22.11 mi (35.58 km).
#1 Merrimac
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 43.3733200, -89.6234600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plain
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2788800, -90.0437400 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-90.043742, 43.278834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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