Origin
Plover, WI
Night in Plover on Tuesday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plover, WI to Alban, WI
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
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6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plover, WI
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Alban, WI
Yaroslav Shuraev
Trip Overview
The drive from Plover, WI to Alban, WI covers 24.1 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 West Grand Avenue, I 39, Grand Avenue West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on West Grand Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.77 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
12.1 miles from Plover, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 24.1 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.
West Grand Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 51 BUS / Post Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 51 BUS / Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CTH B / Plover Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 51 BUS / Post Road
Turn right onto US 51 BUS / Post Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CTH B / Plover Road
Turn left onto CTH B / Plover Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the exit toward WI 66 East: Rosholt
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 159
Toward WI 66 East: Rosholt
5
7.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
24.1 mi into trip
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~39m in
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CTH A / County Road A
Turn right onto CTH A / County Road A
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Grand Avenue | 14.6 mi | 25m |
| I 39 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Grand Avenue West | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Plover Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Stanley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Post Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road A | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Willow Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Grand Avenue
— 14.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plover, WI and Alban, WI.
1
Start on Willow Drive
43 ft
·
4 sec
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Willow Drive
2
Turn right onto US 51 BUS
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Post Road
3
Turn slight left
441 ft
·
21 sec
4
Turn left onto CTH B
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Plover Road
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
6
Merge onto I 39; US 51
5.0 mi
·
5 min
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I 39; US 51
7
Continue on I 39; US 10; US 51; WI 66
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 39; US 10; US 51; WI 66
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 159
Toward WI 66 East: Rosholt
9
Keep slight right at fork
187 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right onto WI 66
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Stanley Street
11
Continue on WI 66
15 mi
·
25 min
·
West Grand Avenue
12
Continue on WI 66
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Avenue West
13
Turn right onto CTH A
81 ft
·
2 sec
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County Road A
14
Arrive at destination
CTH A
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 12.1 miles from Plover, WI, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 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 24.1 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.1 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alban, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Plover, 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 Plover, WI
This is one driving day of about 24.1 miles and 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Plover, 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 West Grand Avenue for about 14.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.1 mi from Plover, WI · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 24.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.1 miles from Plover, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alban, WI
The final approach into Alban, 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 Alban, 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
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
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.
Destination
Alban, WI
Night in Alban on Tuesday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
19 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 Plover, WI to Alban, WI covers 24.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Grand Avenue, I 39, Grand Avenue West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Plover, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.77 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 24.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 51 BUS / Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CTH B / Plover Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Plover, WI to Alban, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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