How far is Osceola, WI from Clayton, WI?
The driving distance from Osceola, WI to Clayton, WI is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Polk County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osceola and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osceola and Clayton.
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Start on 2nd Avenue
61 m · 13 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cascade Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Cascade Street
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Continue on State Highway 35
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 35
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Take the ramp right
1497 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 8
1.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8
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Continue on West 130th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue
42 m · 8 sec · West 130th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 16 min · West 130th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue
39 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · East 130th Avenue
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto County Highway D
707 ft · 20 sec · County Highway D
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Turn left onto East Clayton Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · East Clayton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Clayton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Osceola and Clayton.
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.
West 130th Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Osceola and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osceola to Clayton?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Balsam Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Osceola and 17.6 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Osceola and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Balsam Lake
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 Balsam Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osceola and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 25.94 mi (41.74 km).
#1 Osceola
Township in Polk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,892 |
| Coordinates | 45.3205200, -92.7049300 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,227 |
| Coordinates | 45.3313500, -92.1713000 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Clayton Avenue (-92.1713, 45.331142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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