How far is Northfield, WI from Merrillan, WI?
The driving distance from Northfield, WI to Merrillan, WI is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Merrillan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Merrillan.
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Start on County Road FF
5 m · 7 sec · County Road FF
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Turn left onto WI 121
1899 ft · 38 sec · WI 121
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Continue on State Highway 121
5.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 121
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Continue on State Highway 121
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 121
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 95
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 95
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on West Pearl Street
1640 ft · 32 sec · West Pearl Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
33 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield and Merrillan.
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 121
Continue on State Highway 121
5.56 mi · 00h 10m
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 Northfield and Sunny near Merrillan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Merrillan?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Alma Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Northfield and 7 miles from Merrillan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northfield and Sunny near Merrillan.
Stop Ideas Near Alma Center
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 Alma Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Merrillan. Straight-line distance: 12.75 mi (20.52 km).
#1 Northfield
Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin
| Population | 659 |
| Coordinates | 44.4591300, -91.0996000 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrillan
Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin
| Population | 522 |
| Coordinates | 44.4510700, -90.8412600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrillan (-90.84126, 44.45107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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