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

The driving distance from Eau Claire, WI to Osseo, WI is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.53 mi
00h 33m
Flight
21.22 mi
34.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.22 mi
Kilometers
34.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.53 mi
Kilometers
39.48 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osseo
Tue, Apr 28, 5:42 PM CDT
Return by in Eau Claire
Tue, Apr 28, 6:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Claire
2026-04-28T17:09
Arrive Osseo
Tue, Apr 28, 5:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eau Claire
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Foster
WI

Human settlement in Wisconsin, United States of America

From Eau Claire
12.2 mi
00h 16m
To Osseo
12.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
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 Eau Claire and Osseo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 5 sec · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    721 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Brackett Avenue

    1818 ft · 38 sec · Brackett Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    157 m · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hastings Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hastings Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward South Hastings Way

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Osseo, Fairchild

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    65 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harmony Street

    2278 ft · 1 min · Harmony Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    696 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Street

    112 m · 16 sec · West Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
17.6 mi · 72%
South Hastings Way
2.33 mi · 9%
Hastings Way
0.94 mi · 4%
10th Street
0.84 mi · 3%
Harding Avenue
0.73 mi · 3%
South Farwell Street
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

16.7 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foster
00h 16m from Eau Claire
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire to Osseo?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Eau Claire and 12.3 miles from Osseo.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eau Claire and Partly Sunny near Osseo.

Stop Ideas Near Foster

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

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

BUS

Eau Claire, WI

23 mi away
642 University Drive
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Chippewa Falls, WI

28 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

32 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Stanley, WI

45 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Claire and Osseo. Straight-line distance: 21.22 mi (34.15 km).

Eau Claire

#1 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Osseo

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,671
Coordinates44.5721800, -91.2273800
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Eau Claire (-91.49849, 44.81135)
End: Osseo (-91.22738, 44.57218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.56
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.28 $6.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.65 $4.05 $8.10
Diesel $5.30 $4.61 $9.23

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 Eau Claire and Osseo. The current time is 17:09:13.

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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.