How far is Osceola, WI from Joel, WI?

The driving distance from Osceola, WI to Joel, WI is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.81 mi
00h 49m
Flight
23.01 mi
37.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.01 mi
Kilometers
37.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.81 mi
Kilometers
47.97 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joel
Thu, Apr 16, 1:29 PM CDT
Return by in Osceola
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osceola
2026-04-16T12:39
Arrive Joel
Thu, Apr 16, 1:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osceola
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sand Lake
WI

Human settlement in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Osceola
14.9 mi
00h 24m
To Joel
14.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Osceola and Joel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osceola and Joel.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    61 m · 13 sec · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cascade Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Cascade Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 35

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 35

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1497 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 8

    1.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8

  6. 6

    Continue on West 130th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · West 130th Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue

    11.2 mi · 16 min · West 130th Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue

    39 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East 130th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 60th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Highway D

    3.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway D

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway D

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osceola and Joel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 130th Avenue
11.9 mi · 40%
State Highway 35
6.96 mi · 23%
County Highway D
3.8 mi · 13%
East 130th Avenue
3.5 mi · 12%
US Highway 8
1.54 mi · 5%
North Cascade Street
1.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West 130th Avenue

Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue

11.2 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
23 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sand Lake
00h 24m from Osceola
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Osceola 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 Osceola to Joel?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sand Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Osceola and 14.9 miles from Joel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Osceola and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joel.

Stop Ideas Near Sand Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sand Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sand Lake.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

67 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

74 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Red Wing station

89 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

96 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osceola and Joel. Straight-line distance: 23.01 mi (37.03 km).

Osceola

#1 Osceola

Township in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population2,892
Coordinates45.3205200, -92.7049300
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
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#2 Joel

Joel is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.3605200, -92.2346300
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Osceola (-92.70493, 45.32052)
End: Joel (-92.23463, 45.36052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.47 $8.93
Premium $4.65 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $5.30 $5.57 $11.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Osceola and Joel. The current time is 12:39:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.