How far is City of Janesville, WI from Osseo, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Osseo, WI is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171 miles (275.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.46 mi
03h 31m
Flight
171 mi
275.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171 mi
Kilometers
275.19 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.46 mi
Kilometers
304.91 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osseo
Tue, Apr 28, 9:57 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 29, 1:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-28T18:26
Arrive Osseo
Tue, Apr 28, 9:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
94.6 mi
01h 45m
To Osseo
94.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Osseo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Osseo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, CTH R: Osseo, Augusta

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harmony Street

    2278 ft · 1 min · Harmony Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    696 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Street

    112 m · 16 sec · West Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Osseo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 68%
I 94 West
58.5 mi · 31%
10th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Harmony Street
0.43 mi
US 10
0.29 mi
East Milwaukee Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
171 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 45m from City of Janesville
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Osseo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Osseo?

The road trip is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from City of Janesville and 94.8 miles from Osseo.

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

The direct path is about 171 miles (275.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.23 one way or $50.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Osseo.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lyndon Station, 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 Lyndon Station.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Osseo. Straight-line distance: 171 mi (275.19 km).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Osseo

#2 Osseo

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,671
Coordinates44.5721800, -91.2273800
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Osseo (-91.22738, 44.57218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.31 L · about $25.23
Round trip
$50.46
13.38 gal · 50.62 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.23 $50.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.45 $56.91
Premium $4.65 $31.14 $62.27
Diesel $5.30 $35.48 $70.97

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Osseo. The current time is 18:26:23.

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.