How far is Little Falls, WI from Joel, WI?
The driving distance from Little Falls, WI to Joel, WI is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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
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City in Polk County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Falls and Joel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and Joel.
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Start on County Highway P
89 m · 13 sec · County Highway P
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Turn left onto 45th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 45th Avenue
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Continue on County Highway C
2.2 mi · 5 min · County Highway C
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Turn right onto County Highway F
1.7 mi · 3 min · County Highway F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Keller Avenue South
1974 ft · 43 sec · Keller Avenue South
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Turn right onto County Highway F
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway F
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Continue on 68th Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · 68th Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road J
1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road J
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Continue on County Road JJ
3 mi · 7 min · County Road JJ
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Turn right onto 100th Avenue
1.2 km · 3 min · 100th Avenue
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Turn left onto 55th Street
2628 ft · 2 min · 55th Street
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Turn right onto 105th Avenue
133 m · 19 sec · 105th Avenue
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Turn straight onto County Highway D
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Highway D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Falls and Joel.
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 JJ
Continue on County Road JJ
2.98 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Little Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Falls to Joel?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Amery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Little Falls and 7.5 miles from Joel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:22 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 Sunny around Little Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joel.
Stop Ideas Near Amery
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 Amery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and Joel. Straight-line distance: 10.77 mi (17.33 km).
#1 Little Falls
Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,602 |
| Coordinates | 45.2738500, -92.4188100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joel
Joel is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.3605200, -92.2346300 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joel (-92.23463, 45.36052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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