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Trip from Osceola, WI to Joel, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 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

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
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.

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Downtown Osceola, WI, WI

Osceola, WI

Israyosoy S.

Downtown Joel, WI, WI

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 9

5 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

$4.40 one way

$8.80 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $4.86 $9.72
premium $4.72 $5.53 $11.07
diesel $4.80 $5.63 $11.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Osceola, WI

Late night in Osceola on Sunday

Local time

3:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Patchy Smoke

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 1:12AM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 12:50AM CDT until July 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Joel, WI

Late night in Joel on Sunday

Local time

3:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Patchy Smoke

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 1:12AM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 12:50AM CDT until July 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

1 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,229 ft 813 ft

Total Climb

603 ft

Total Descent

271 ft

Highest Point

1,229 ft

~10.6 mi in

Elevation Range

416 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Osceola, WI

Full guide →

Arriving in Joel, WI

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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