How far is Rock Springs, WI from Merrimac, WI?
The driving distance from Rock Springs, WI to Merrimac, WI is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Springs and Merrimac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Springs and Merrimac.
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Start on the route
61 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Ableman Road
1809 ft · 1 min · Ableman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on State Highway 136
6.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 136
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 136
42 m · 2 sec · State Highway 136
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 136
118 m · 7 sec · State Highway 136
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 136
30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 136
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 136
1354 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 136
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Turn right onto West Pine Street
1349 ft · 27 sec · West Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 136
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on State Highway 136
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on State Highway 136
1830 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 136
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Continue on County Highway DL
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway DL
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 113
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 113
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Continue on State Road 113
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road 113
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 78 and 113
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road 78 and 113
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto School Street
23 m · 3 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Springs and Merrimac.
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 136
Continue on State Highway 136
6.77 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.
Rain Showers leaving Rock Springs and Rain Showers near Merrimac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Springs to Merrimac?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
West Baraboo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Rock Springs and 11.6 miles from Merrimac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.38 one way or $6.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rock Springs and Rain Showers near Merrimac.
Stop Ideas Near West Baraboo
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 West Baraboo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Springs and Merrimac. Straight-line distance: 16.96 mi (27.3 km).
#1 Rock Springs
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 361 |
| Coordinates | 43.4924800, -89.9190100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrimac
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 43.3733200, -89.6234600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrimac (-89.62346, 43.37332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.38 | $6.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
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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