How far is La Crosse, WI from Osceola, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Osceola, WI is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Osceola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Osceola.
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Start on West Avenue South
12 m · 9 sec · West Avenue South
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
3236 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street South
2639 ft · 1 min · 4th Street South
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Turn left onto Cass Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cass Street
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Continue on Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1131 ft · 16 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
28.2 mi · 33 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on South Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Turn left onto Route 63
12.1 mi · 18 min · Route 63
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Maple Street
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Continue on State Highway 65
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
44 m · 8 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
624 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 65
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Continue on State Highway 29/35/65
2802 ft · 48 sec · State Highway 29/35/65
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Continue on State Highway 35/65
9.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 35/65
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Take the exit slight right toward I-94 East, US 12 East: Eau Claire
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1047 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, CTH U: Somerset
1685 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 12
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on CTH A
1.3 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto County Road I
7.1 mi · 11 min · County Road I
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I
19 m · 2 sec · County Road I
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road I
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I
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Turn right onto Main Street
905 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
12 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on South Cascade Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Cascade Street
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Turn right 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 La Crosse and Osceola.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
28.2 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse 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 La Crosse to Osceola?
The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stockholm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from La Crosse and 77.2 miles from Osceola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola.
Stop Ideas Near Stockholm
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 Stockholm.
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Winona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 127.36 mi (204.96 km).
#1 La Crosse
The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 51,163 |
| Coordinates | 43.8013600, -91.2395800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.51 | $41.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.14 | $46.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.32 | $50.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
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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