Origin
Saint Croix Falls, WI
Night in Saint Croix Falls on Thursday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Joel, WI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
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.
Saint Croix Falls, WI
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Joel, WI
Benjamin Dominguez
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Joel, 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 West 130th Avenue, County Highway D, East 130th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on West 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.
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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 130th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Roosevelt Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 10 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 0.1 miles (South Roosevelt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (WI 35): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Roosevelt Street
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East State Street
Turn left onto East State Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WI 35
Turn left onto WI 35
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 8; WI 35 / US Highway 8
Merge onto US 8; WI 35 / US Highway 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
17.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
CTH D / 60th Street
Turn right onto CTH D / 60th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 130th Avenue | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| County Highway D | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| East 130th Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| US 8 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 8 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 60th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Vincent Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| WI 35 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 130th Avenue
— 11.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Croix Falls, WI and Joel, WI.
1
Start on East Kentucky Street
288 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Kentucky Street
2
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Roosevelt Street
3
Turn left onto East State Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
East State Street
4
Continue on South Vincent Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Vincent Street
5
Turn left onto WI 35
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WI 35
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 8; WI 35
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 8
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 8; WI 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 130th Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto US 8; WI 35
137 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 130th Avenue
9
Continue on US 8; WI 35
11 mi
·
15 min
·
West 130th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 8
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 130th Avenue
11
Continue on US 8
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East 130th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on US 8
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 8
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto CTH D
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
60th Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto CTH D
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
County Highway D
15
Arrive at destination
CTH D
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Joel, WI
Night in Joel on Thursday
Local time
11:51 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
9 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
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 Saint Croix Falls, WI to Joel, 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 West 130th Avenue, County Highway D, East 130th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Saint Croix Falls, 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 10 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 0.1 miles (South Roosevelt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (WI 35): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Joel, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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