How far is North Hudson, WI from Emerald, WI?

The driving distance from North Hudson, WI to Emerald, WI is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.06 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.13 mi
40.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.13 mi
Kilometers
40.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.06 mi
Kilometers
46.76 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emerald
Sat, Apr 18, 5:43 AM CDT
Return by in North Hudson
Sat, Apr 18, 6:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hudson
2026-04-18T04:53
Arrive Emerald
Sat, Apr 18, 5:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Hudson
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
New Richmond
WI

City in St.

From North Hudson
14.5 mi
00h 25m
To Emerald
14.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Hudson and Emerald.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Hudson and Emerald.

  1. 1

    Start on St Croix St North

    17 m · 5 sec · St Croix St North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Street North

    1.6 km · 3 min · Sixth Street North

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 35

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 35

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    143 m · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road V

    1150 ft · 18 sec · County Road V

  6. 6

    Turn right onto River Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 115th Avenue

    730 ft · 15 sec · 115th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road I

    2633 ft · 58 sec · County Road I

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Highway A

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Highway A

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    2249 ft · 42 sec · County Highway E

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto County Road A

    4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road A

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road G

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road G

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road G

    45 m · 2 sec · County Road G

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road G

    13.7 mi · 25 min · County Road G

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Highway D

    2718 ft · 1 min · County Highway D

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway D

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Hudson and Emerald.

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
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road G
15.7 mi · 54%
County Road A
4.5 mi · 15%
River Road
3.7 mi · 13%
State Highway 35
1.5 mi · 5%
Sixth Street North
0.99 mi · 3%
County Highway A
0.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Road G

Exit the roundabout onto County Road G

13.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Richmond
00h 25m from North Hudson
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving North Hudson and Chance Snow Showers near Emerald.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Hudson to Emerald?

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

New Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from North Hudson and 14.5 miles from Emerald.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:50 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 Chance Snow Showers around North Hudson and Chance Snow Showers near Emerald.

Stop Ideas Near New Richmond

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Richmond, 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 New Richmond.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

54 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

55 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

80 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hudson and Emerald. Straight-line distance: 25.13 mi (40.44 km).

North Hudson

#1 North Hudson

Village in St.

Population3,833
Coordinates44.9930200, -92.7568700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
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#2 Emerald

Town in St.

Population852
Coordinates45.0830200, -92.2582400
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: North Hudson (-92.75687, 44.99302)
End: Emerald (-92.25824, 45.08302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
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.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Hudson and Emerald. The current time is 04:53:24.

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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.