How far is Kenosha, WI from Osceola, WI?

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Osceola, WI is about 366.9 miles (590.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
366.83 mi
07h 00m
Flight
307.7 mi
495.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.7 mi
Kilometers
495.2 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.83 mi
Kilometers
590.36 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-23T04:38
Arrive Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenosha
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
183.2 mi
03h 30m
To Osceola
183.7 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Kenosha and Osceola.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 56th Street

    81 m · 11 sec · 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Burlington Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, I 94 West

    1672 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

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

    136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  19. 19

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

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH

    78 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto State Highway 65

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 120th Street

    40 m · 8 sec · 120th Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto 120th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto County Highway E

    4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E

  27. 27

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

    2113 ft · 33 sec · County Highway E

  28. 28

    Continue on County Road E

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road E

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right onto County Road I

    5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I

    19 m · 2 sec · County Road I

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road I

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street

    905 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Church Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 35

    12 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35

  35. 35

    Continue on South Cascade Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Cascade Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
138 mi · 37%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 25%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 17%
I 41 North
28.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 35
12 mi · 3%
County Road I
6.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

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

137 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.2 mi
307.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
03h 30m from Kenosha
Leave By
10:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha 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 Kenosha to Osceola?

The road trip is about 366.9 miles (590.4 km) and usually takes 07h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.2 miles from Kenosha and 183.7 miles from Osceola.

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

The direct path is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.80 one way or $97.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenosha and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

30 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 307.7 mi (495.2 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Osceola

#2 Osceola

Township in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population2,892
Coordinates45.3205200, -92.7049300
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Osceola (-92.70493, 45.32052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 590 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.94 gal
49 L · about $48.80
Round trip
$97.59
25.88 gal · 98 L
Estimated CO2
115 kg one way
Round trip: 230 kg / 507 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.80 $97.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.03 $110.07
Premium $4.65 $60.22 $120.45
Diesel $5.30 $68.63 $137.27

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 Kenosha and Osceola. The current time is 04:38:11.

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.