How far is Eau Claire, WI from Osceola, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Osceola, WI is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.63 mi
01h 54m
Flight
68.58 mi
110.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.58 mi
Kilometers
110.37 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.63 mi
Kilometers
141.02 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 9:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-23T05:57
Arrive Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Woodville
WI

Village in St.

From Eau Claire
43.7 mi
00h 57m
To Osceola
43.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eau Claire and Osceola.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Claire and Osceola.

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Farwell Street

    2012 ft · 54 sec · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Madison Street

    2845 ft · 1 min · East Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bellinger Street

    998 ft · 25 sec · Bellinger Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Platt Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Platt Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Truax Boulevard

    3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jeffers Road

    1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Crossing

    4 mi · 6 min · North Crossing

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I-94_East

    2749 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    48.3 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH

    78 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 65

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 120th Street

    40 m · 8 sec · 120th Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto 120th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Highway E

    4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway E

    2113 ft · 33 sec · County Highway E

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road E

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road E

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto County Road I

    5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I

    19 m · 2 sec · County Road I

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road I

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    905 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Church Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 35

    12 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35

  28. 28

    Continue on South Cascade Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Cascade Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eau Claire and Osceola.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 East
48.8 mi · 56%
State Highway 35
12 mi · 14%
County Road I
6.67 mi · 8%
County Highway E
4.57 mi · 5%
North Crossing
3.98 mi · 5%
120th Street
2.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-94 East

Merge slight left

48.3 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
68.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodville
00h 57m from Eau Claire
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire to Osceola?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Woodville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Eau Claire and 43.9 miles from Osceola.

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

The direct path is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eau Claire and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola.

Stop Ideas Near Woodville

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

30 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Red Wing station

48 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

56 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

64 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 68.58 mi (110.37 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Osceola

#2 Osceola

Township in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population2,892
Coordinates45.3205200, -92.7049300
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Osceola (-92.70493, 45.32052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Osceola. The current time is 05:57:33.

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.