Origin
Alban, WI
Late night in Alban on Wednesday
Local time
1:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alban, WI to Amherst, WI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
34m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alban, WI
Yaroslav Shuraev
Amherst, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Alban, WI to Amherst, WI covers 14.4 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road A, County Road Q, School Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on County Road A. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.2 miles from Alban, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 14.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road A is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near WI 161 / State Highway 161.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (WI 161 / State Highway 161): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (CTH Q / County Road Q): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (CTH KK): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.7 mi into trip
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~21m in
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WI 161 / State Highway 161
At end of road, turn right onto WI 161 / State Highway 161
Navigation decision point
3
9.7 mi into trip
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~22m in
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CTH Q / County Road Q
Turn left onto CTH Q / County Road Q
Navigation decision point
3
12.2 mi into trip
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~28m in
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CTH KK
Turn left onto CTH KK
Navigation decision point
3
12.5 mi into trip
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~29m in
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School Road
Turn left onto School Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road A | 8.2 mi | 19m |
| County Road Q | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| School Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 161 | 1 mi | 1m |
| County Road Z | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| CTH KK | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
County Road A
— 8.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alban, WI and Amherst, WI.
1
Start on CTH A
4.2 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road A
2
Continue on CTH A; CTH Z
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road Z
3
Continue on CTH A
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road A
4
At end of road, turn right onto WI 161
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 161
5
Turn left onto CTH Q
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road Q
6
Continue on CTH Q
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road Q
7
Turn left onto CTH KK
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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CTH KK
8
Turn left onto School Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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School Road
9
Continue on North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.2 miles from Alban, WI, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14.4 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.2 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amherst, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alban, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alban, WI
This is one driving day of about 14.4 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alban, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on County Road A for about 8.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.2 mi from Alban, WI · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.2 miles from Alban, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Amherst, WI
The final approach into Amherst, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Amherst, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Amherst, WI
Late night in Amherst on Wednesday
Local time
1:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alban, WI to Amherst, WI covers 14.4 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road A, County Road Q, School Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Alban, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (WI 161 / State Highway 161): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (CTH Q / County Road Q): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (CTH KK): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alban, WI to Amherst, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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