How far is Pike Lake, WI from Kronenwetter, WI?
The driving distance from Pike Lake, WI to Kronenwetter, WI is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Cloudy then Rain
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pike Lake and Kronenwetter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Lake and Kronenwetter.
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Start on North Shore Drive
1440 ft · 1 min · North Shore Drive
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Turn left onto County Road Y
4 mi · 10 min · County Road Y
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Turn right onto State Highway 153
3.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 153
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Continue on State Highway 153
8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 153
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Forest Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Forest Road
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Turn left onto Autumn Road
1554 ft · 1 min · Autumn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Autumn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pike Lake and Kronenwetter.
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 153
Continue on State Highway 153
8.44 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Cloudy then Rain leaving Pike Lake and Rain near Kronenwetter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pike Lake to Kronenwetter?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Bevent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Pike Lake and 10.1 miles from Kronenwetter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Rain around Pike Lake and Rain near Kronenwetter.
Stop Ideas Near Bevent
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 Bevent.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pike Lake and Kronenwetter. Straight-line distance: 11.69 mi (18.82 km).
#1 Pike Lake
Situated in central Wisconsin within Marathon County, this inland body of water rests at an approximate elevation of 1,253 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.8216400, -89.3517800 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kronenwetter
City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 8,143 |
| Coordinates | 44.8221900, -89.5904000 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
End: Autumn Road (-89.592562, 44.819088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.12 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
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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