How far is Joel, WI from Saint Croix Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Joel, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Polk County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joel and Saint Croix Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joel and Saint Croix Falls.
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Start on County Highway D
3.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway D
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Turn right onto 60th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 60th Street
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue
38 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 16 min · East 130th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · West 130th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 8
1.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8
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Take the exit slight right
1578 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto South Vincent Street
1797 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street
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Continue on East State Street
138 m · 18 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street
627 ft · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Street
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Turn right onto East Kentucky Street
88 m · 13 sec · East Kentucky Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kentucky Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Joel and Saint Croix Falls.
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.
East 130th Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joel and Sunny near Saint Croix Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joel to Saint Croix Falls?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Balsam Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Joel and 11.2 miles from Saint Croix Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joel and Sunny near Saint Croix Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Balsam Lake
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 Balsam Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joel and Saint Croix Falls. Straight-line distance: 19.95 mi (32.1 km).
#1 Joel
Joel is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.3605200, -92.2346300 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Croix Falls
City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 45.4099600, -92.6396500 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-92.639915, 45.409912)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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