How far is Osceola, WI from Kenosha, WI?

Fastest route

The distance between the starting point (45.321695, -92.705349) and the destination, Kenosha, Wisconsin (43.8313885, -95.5468928), is approximately [distance in miles] miles ([distance in kilometers] kilometers).

Directions

To get to Kenosha, Wisconsin from the starting point:

  1. Head south on WI-35 S/N Cascade St toward 2nd Ave.
  2. Continue to follow WI-35 S.
  3. Turn left onto County Hwy X.
  4. Turn right onto County Hwy M/202nd St.
  5. Continue to follow County Hwy M.
  6. Turn left onto H/E Hill Ave.
  7. Continue to follow H.
  8. Turn right onto WI-46 S/Main St N.
  9. Continue to follow WI-46 S.
  10. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto US-63 S.
  11. Pass by Snap Fitness Baldwin (on the left in 11.6 mi).
  12. Turn left to merge onto I-94 E toward Menomonie.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 To save time, consider taking I-94 E when merging from H to US-63 S.
  • 🍔 Plan a pit stop along the route to grab a bite to eat and rest.
  • 🛣️ Keep an eye out for road signs and landmarks to ensure you're on the right path.
  • 🚧 Check for any potential road closures or construction before starting your journey.
  • ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel to cover the distance.
  • 🕑 Estimate the travel time and plan your departure accordingly to avoid rush hours or peak traffic.
  • 📱 Carry a mobile phone with GPS capabilities in case you need navigation assistance.
  • 🚘 Ensure your vehicle is in good condition for a long drive to prevent breakdowns.
  • 🏨 If you plan to stay overnight, book accommodations in advance to secure a place to rest.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
369.1 mi
05h 53m
Flight
307.7 mi
495.2 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
369.1 mi
Kilometers
594.01 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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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 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM CDT
Return by in Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osceola
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osceola
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Osceola
183.3 mi
02h 56m
To Kenosha
185.8 mi
02h 56m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    228.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH S East: Gateway Technical College, Kenosha

    61 m · 7 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Burlington Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 54th Street

    93 m · 14 sec · 54th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 56th Street

    13 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 56th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
229 mi · 62%
I 94
64.2 mi · 17%
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 6%
State Highway 35
12 mi · 3%
County Road I
6.67 mi · 2%
County Highway E
4.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

228 mi · 04h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.4 mi
307.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
02h 56m from Osceola
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Osceola and Mostly Sunny near Kenosha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osceola to Kenosha?

The road trip is about 369.1 miles (594 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.3 miles from Osceola and 185.8 miles from Kenosha.

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 61.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.10 one way or $98.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Osceola and Kenosha. Straight-line distance: 307.7 mi (495.2 km).

Osceola

#1 Osceola

Township in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population2,892
Coordinates45.3205200, -92.7049300
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Kenosha

#2 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue (-92.704905, 45.320604)
End: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.02 gal
49.3 L · about $49.10
Round trip
$98.20
26.04 gal · 98.6 L
Estimated CO2
115.7 kg one way
Round trip: 231.4 kg / 510 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.10 $98.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.37 $110.75
Premium $4.65 $60.60 $121.19
Diesel $5.30 $69.06 $138.12

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 Kenosha. The current time is 03:05:24.

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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.