Origin
Amery, WI
Evening in Amery on Thursday
Local time
5:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amery, WI to Joel, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amery, WI
Tom Fisk
Joel, WI
Benjamin Dominguez
Trip Overview
The drive from Amery, WI to Joel, WI covers 9.8 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road JJ, County Road J, County Highway D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on County Road JJ. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 9.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road JJ is the longest continuous segment at about 3 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 2.2 miles in near CTH J / County Road J.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m 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 2.2 miles (CTH J / County Road J): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (100th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (55th Street): 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.
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CTH J / County Road J
Turn left onto CTH J / County Road J
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
100th Avenue
Turn right onto 100th Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
7.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
55th Street
Turn left onto 55th Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
105th Avenue
Turn right onto 105th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road JJ | 3 mi | 7m |
| County Road J | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| County Highway D | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| 68th Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| County Highway F | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 100th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 55th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 105th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road JJ
— 3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amery, WI and Joel, WI.
1
Start on CTH F
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway F
2
Continue on CTH F
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
68th Avenue
3
Turn left onto CTH J
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road J
4
Continue on CTH JJ
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road JJ
5
Turn right onto 100th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
100th Avenue
6
Turn left onto 55th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
55th Street
7
Turn right onto 105th Avenue
435 ft
·
19 sec
·
105th Avenue
8
Turn straight onto CTH D
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
County Highway D
9
Arrive at destination
CTH D
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Joel, WI
Evening in Joel on Thursday
Local time
5:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 Amery, WI to Joel, WI covers 9.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road JJ, County Road J, County Highway D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Amery, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.53 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 23m 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 2.2 miles (CTH J / County Road J): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (100th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (55th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Amery, WI to Joel, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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