How far is Frederic, WI from Osceola, WI?

The driving distance from Frederic, WI to Osceola, WI is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
32.39 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.08 mi
41.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.08 mi
Kilometers
41.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.39 mi
Kilometers
52.13 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM CDT
Return by in Frederic
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederic
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frederic
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
Centuria
WI

Village in Polk County, Wisconsin

From Frederic
16.2 mi
00h 25m
To Osceola
16.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederic and Osceola.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street West

    76 m · 13 sec · Oak Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Wisconsin Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Wisconsin Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 35

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 35

  4. 4

    Continue on 160th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 160th Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 35

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street West

    1854 ft · 31 sec · Main Street West

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 35

    9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 35

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    615 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West 130th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West 130th Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue

    46 m · 9 sec · West 130th Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 8

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1578 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Vincent Street

    149 m · 18 sec · South Vincent Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 35

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 35

  16. 16

    Continue on North Cascade Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Cascade Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 35
23.6 mi · 73%
West 130th Avenue
2.17 mi · 7%
160th Street
1.87 mi · 6%
US Highway 8
1.86 mi · 6%
South Wisconsin Avenue
1.27 mi · 4%
North Cascade Street
1.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 35

Continue on State Highway 35

9.66 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centuria
00h 25m from Frederic
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Frederic 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 Frederic to Osceola?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Centuria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Frederic and 16.2 miles from Osceola.

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

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Frederic and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola.

Stop Ideas Near Centuria

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

73 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

81 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

101 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederic and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 26.08 mi (41.97 km).

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#1 Frederic

Village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,080
Coordinates45.6591200, -92.4671400
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Osceola

#2 Osceola

Township in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population2,892
Coordinates45.3205200, -92.7049300
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederic (-92.46714, 45.65912)
End: Osceola (-92.70493, 45.32052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 Frederic and Osceola. The current time is 02:59:28.

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.