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

The driving distance from Osceola, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
89.28 mi
01h 38m
Flight
68.58 mi
110.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.58 mi
Kilometers
110.37 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.28 mi
Kilometers
143.69 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Return by in Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osceola
2026-04-23T02:55
Arrive Eau Claire
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osceola
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
Woodville
WI

Village in St.

From Osceola
44.1 mi
00h 49m
To Eau Claire
45.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Osceola and Eau Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    61 m · 16 sec · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cascade Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Cascade Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 35

    12 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35

  4. 4

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    954 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road I

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I

    22 m · 2 sec · County Road I

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road I

    5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto County Road E

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Road E

  10. 10

    Continue on County Highway E

    2113 ft · 34 sec · County Highway E

  11. 11

    Continue on County Highway E

    4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 120th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    39 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 65

    531 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 65

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    29 m · 5 sec · State Highway 65

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    591 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eau Claire, Madison

    89 m · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Eau Claire, Madison

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    48.5 mi · 52 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Eau Claire, Chippawa Falls

    1754 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North Crossing

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Crossing

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Jeffers Road

    1 km · 1 min · Jeffers Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Truax Boulevard

    3249 ft · 1 min · Truax Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Platt Street

    154 m · 12 sec · Platt Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Bellinger Street

    998 ft · 22 sec · Bellinger Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Madison Street

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Madison Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto North Farwell Street

    1860 ft · 47 sec · North Farwell Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
51.3 mi · 57%
State Highway 35
12 mi · 13%
County Road I
6.67 mi · 7%
County Highway E
4.57 mi · 5%
North Crossing
4.23 mi · 5%
120th Street
2.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Merge slight left

48.5 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
68.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodville
00h 49m from Osceola
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Osceola and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osceola to Eau Claire?

The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Woodville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Osceola and 45.2 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Osceola and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Woodville

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

30 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Red Wing station

48 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

56 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

64 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osceola and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 68.58 mi (110.37 km).

Osceola

#1 Osceola

Township in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population2,892
Coordinates45.3205200, -92.7049300
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Eau Claire

#2 Eau Claire

The most populous city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population67,065
Coordinates44.8113500, -91.4984900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue (-92.704905, 45.320604)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.76
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.88 $23.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.40 $26.79
Premium $4.65 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.30 $16.71 $33.42

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 Osceola and Eau Claire. The current time is 02:55:58.

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.