How far is Clayton, WI from Osceola, WI?
The driving distance from Clayton, WI to Osceola, WI is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Polk County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Osceola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Osceola.
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Start on East Clayton Avenue
71 m · 13 sec · East Clayton Avenue
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Turn right onto County Highway D
707 ft · 16 sec · County Highway D
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue
38 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 16 min · East 130th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · West 130th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 8
1.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8
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Take the exit slight right
1578 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto South Vincent Street
149 m · 18 sec · South Vincent Street
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Continue on State Highway 35
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on North Cascade Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Cascade Street
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Turn left 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 Clayton and Osceola.
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.
East 130th Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clayton 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 Clayton to Osceola?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Balsam Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Clayton and 17.8 miles from Osceola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clayton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola.
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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 25.94 mi (41.74 km).
#1 Clayton
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,227 |
| Coordinates | 45.3313500, -92.1713000 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
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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