How far is Saint Croix Falls, WI from Joel, WI?
The driving distance from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Joel, WI is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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 39m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Croix Falls and Joel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Croix Falls and Joel.
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Start on East Kentucky Street
88 m · 18 sec · East Kentucky Street
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
627 ft · 35 sec · South Roosevelt Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
138 m · 16 sec · East State Street
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Continue on South Vincent Street
2235 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street
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Turn left
1549 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 8
1.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8
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Continue on West 130th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue
42 m · 8 sec · West 130th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 16 min · West 130th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue
39 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · East 130th Avenue
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 60th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 60th Street
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Turn left onto County Highway D
3.8 mi · 9 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 Saint Croix 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.
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.
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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Falls to Joel?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 Saint Croix Falls and 11.4 miles from Joel.
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 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 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 Sunny around Saint Croix Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joel.
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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Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Croix Falls and Joel. Straight-line distance: 19.95 mi (32.1 km).
#1 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 |
#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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 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 17m |
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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