Trip from Joel, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are East 130th Avenue, County Highway D, US 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Joel, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Joel, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI?

The route from Joel, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Is the drive from Joel, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 931 ft to 1,221 ft elevation with about 221 ft of total climbing.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

39m

Distance

22.7 mi

36 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 36m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 46m

10 AM

0h 41m

12 PM

0h 41m

3 PM

0h 42m

5 PM

0h 45m

8 PM

0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Joel, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI covers 22.7 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East 130th Avenue, County Highway D, US 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on East 130th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.55 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 22.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East 130th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,221 ft 931 ft

Total Climb

221 ft

Total Descent

435 ft

Highest Point

1,221 ft

~19.4 mi in

Elevation Range

290 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near CTH D / 60th Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (CTH D / 60th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (US 8): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (US 8; WI 46 / East 130th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

3.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | CTH D / 60th Street

Turn right onto CTH D / 60th Street

Navigation decision point

6

4.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 8

Turn left onto US 8

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

4

8.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 8; WI 46 / East 130th Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 8; WI 46 / East 130th Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5

19.5 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 8; WI 35 / West 130th Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 8; WI 35 / West 130th Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5

22.5 mi into trip | ~38m in | South Roosevelt Street

Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East 130th Avenue	11.2 mi	15m
County Highway D	3.8 mi	9m
US 8	3.5 mi	4m
US Highway 8	1.6 mi	2m
60th Street	1 mi	2m
West 130th Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
South Vincent Street	0.3 mi	1m
WI 35	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: East 130th Avenue — 11.2 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joel, WI and Saint Croix Falls, WI.

1

Start on CTH D

3.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway D

2

Turn right onto CTH D

1.0 mi · 2 min · 60th Street

3

Turn left onto US 8

3.5 mi · 4 min · US 8

Use the straight / left lanes.

4

Enter roundabout onto US 8; WI 46

123 ft · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue

5

Continue on US 8; WI 46

11 mi · 15 min · East 130th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

6

Enter roundabout onto US 8; WI 35

152 ft · 8 sec · West 130th Avenue

7

Continue on US 8; WI 35

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 130th Avenue

8

Continue on US 8; WI 35

1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 8

Use the straight lane.

9

Take the exit onto WI 35

0.3 mi · 46 sec · WI 35

10

Turn right onto South Vincent Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Vincent Street

11

Continue on East State Street

453 ft · 18 sec · East State Street

12

Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Street

13

Turn right onto East Kentucky Street

288 ft · 12 sec · East Kentucky Street

14

Arrive at destination

East Kentucky Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.55 one way

$7.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.90	$7.79
premium	$4.89	$4.37	$8.74
diesel	$5.61	$5.01	$10.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.8	$2.38	$1.09
Efficient EV	5.7	$1.99	$0.91
EV Truck/SUV	9.1	$3.18	$1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Joel, WI

Afternoon in Joel on Thursday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Croix Falls, WI

Afternoon in Saint Croix Falls on Thursday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°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

9 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

39m 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 Joel, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI covers 22.7 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East 130th Avenue, County Highway D, US 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Joel, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.55 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (CTH D / 60th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (US 8): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (US 8; WI 46 / East 130th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Joel, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 931 ft to 1,221 ft elevation with about 221 ft of total climbing.

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