Origin
Osceola, WI
Night in Osceola on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Osceola, WI to Joel, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Osceola, WI
Israyosoy S.
Joel, WI
Benjamin Dominguez
Trip Overview
This 29.8-mile drive from Osceola to Joel, Wisconsin, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for a day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of around $5, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes West 130th Avenue, State Highway 35, and County Highway D, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short distance and duration, this journey doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a straightforward path that won't demand extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 130th Avenue | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 35 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| County Highway D | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| East 130th Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| US 8 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 8 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Cascade Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 60th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
West 130th Avenue
— 11.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osceola, WI and Joel, WI.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
201 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn right onto WI 35
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cascade Street
3
Continue on WI 35
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 35
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp onto WI 35
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
WI 35
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto US 8; WI 35
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 8
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 8; WI 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 130th Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto US 8; WI 35
137 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 130th Avenue
8
Continue on US 8; WI 35
11 mi
·
15 min
·
West 130th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto US 8
127 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 130th Avenue
10
Continue on US 8
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East 130th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on US 8
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 8
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto CTH D
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
60th Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto CTH D
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
County Highway D
14
Arrive at destination
CTH D
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 35 / North Cascade Street
Turn right onto WI 35 / North Cascade Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
WI 35
Take the ramp onto WI 35
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 8; WI 35 / US Highway 8
Merge onto US 8; WI 35 / US Highway 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 8; WI 35 / West 130th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 8; WI 35 / West 130th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
25 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CTH D / 60th Street
Turn right onto CTH D / 60th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Joel, WI
Night in Joel on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving profile on this 49-minute journey, with 34% of the route being on highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.9 miles along West 130th Avenue. The road character shifts throughout the drive, transitioning between different types of roadways as you navigate from Osceola to Joel. This isn't a monotonous highway cruise, but rather a varied route that keeps your attention with its changing conditions.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on West 130th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 35 / North Cascade Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 35 / North Cascade Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (WI 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (US 8; WI 35 / US Highway 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on West 130th Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 35 / North Cascade Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (WI 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (US 8; WI 35 / US Highway 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Joel, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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