How far is City of Janesville, WI from Osceola, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Osceola, WI is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Osceola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Osceola.
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Start on East Court Street
45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street
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Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 65
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 120th Street
40 m · 8 sec · 120th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 120th Street
3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street
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Turn left onto County Highway E
4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway E
2113 ft · 33 sec · County Highway E
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Continue on County Road E
1.4 km · 1 min · County Road E
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Turn sharp right onto County Road I
5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I
19 m · 2 sec · County Road I
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road I
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I
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Turn right onto Main Street
905 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
12 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on South Cascade Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Cascade Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Osceola.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
137 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Osceola?
The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km) and usually takes 05h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.5 miles from City of Janesville and 148.8 miles from Osceola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.56 one way or $79.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola.
Stop Ideas Near Millston
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 Millston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 258.39 mi (415.84 km).
#1 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Osceola
Township in Polk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,892 |
| Coordinates | 45.3205200, -92.7049300 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osceola (-92.70493, 45.32052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $39.56 | $79.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.61 | $89.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.82 | $97.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.64 | $111.28 |
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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