How far is Alban, WI from Amherst, WI?
The driving distance from Alban, WI to Amherst, WI is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alban and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alban and Amherst.
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Start on County Road A
4.2 mi · 10 min · County Road A
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Continue on County Road Z
2640 ft · 1 min · County Road Z
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Continue on County Road A
4 mi · 10 min · County Road A
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 161
1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 161
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Turn left onto County Road Q
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road Q
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Continue on County Road Q
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road Q
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Turn left
1495 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto School Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · School Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2491 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alban and Amherst.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road A
Start on County Road A
4.23 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Alban and Light Rain Likely near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alban to Amherst?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Alban and 7.6 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Alban and Light Rain Likely near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near New Hope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alban and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 12.22 mi (19.67 km).
#1 Alban
Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin
| Population | 908 |
| Coordinates | 44.6277500, -89.2848400 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,361 |
| Coordinates | 44.4508100, -89.2848400 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-89.284858, 44.450815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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