How far is Sylvan, WI from Excelsior, WI?
The driving distance from Sylvan, WI to Excelsior, WI is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Richland County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sylvan and Excelsior.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylvan and Excelsior.
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Start on County Highway E
1.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway E
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Continue on County Highway U
5.4 mi · 10 min · County Highway U
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Continue on County Highway U
2.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway U
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 171
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 171
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Turn right onto County Highway U
3.1 mi · 8 min · County Highway U
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Turn right onto County Highway F
2.4 mi · 6 min · County Highway F
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Turn left onto Excelsior Road
7 m · 1 sec · Excelsior Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Excelsior Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sylvan and Excelsior.
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.
County Highway U
Continue on County Highway U
5.37 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sylvan and Partly Cloudy near Excelsior.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sylvan to Excelsior?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Wild Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Sylvan and 7.6 miles from Excelsior.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sylvan and Partly Cloudy near Excelsior.
Stop Ideas Near Wild Rose
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 Wild Rose.
Wisconsin Dells
Tomah
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Portage
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sylvan and Excelsior. Straight-line distance: 11.81 mi (19 km).
#1 Sylvan
Human settlement in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 542 |
| Coordinates | 43.4224800, -90.6281800 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Excelsior
Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,681 |
| Coordinates | 43.2516500, -90.6281800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Excelsior (-90.62818, 43.25165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.10 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $3.32 | $6.65 |
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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