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

The driving distance from Osseo, WI to Eau Claire, WI is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.72 mi
00h 29m
Flight
21.22 mi
34.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.22 mi
Kilometers
34.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.72 mi
Kilometers
39.79 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eau Claire
Tue, Apr 28, 4:15 PM CDT
Return by in Osseo
Tue, Apr 28, 4:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osseo
2026-04-28T15:46
Arrive Eau Claire
Tue, Apr 28, 4:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Osseo
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Foster
WI

Human settlement in Wisconsin, United States of America

From Osseo
12.2 mi
00h 14m
To Eau Claire
12.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    112 m · 18 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    696 ft · 35 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Harmony Street

    2108 ft · 60 sec · Harmony Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · 10th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1661 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 Business: Hastings Way

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Hastings Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Brackett Avenue

    2261 ft · 59 sec · Brackett Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Harding Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Harding Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Farwell Street

    2973 ft · 1 min · South Farwell Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Street
18 mi · 73%
US 53 North
1.78 mi · 7%
South Hastings Way
0.81 mi · 3%
US 53 Business
0.81 mi · 3%
Harding Avenue
0.73 mi · 3%
South Farwell Street
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

10th Street

Merge slight left

17 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foster
00h 14m from Osseo
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Osseo and Partly Sunny near Eau Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Osseo and 12.6 miles from Eau Claire.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Osseo and Partly Sunny near Eau Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Foster

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

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

BUS

Eau Claire, WI

23 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

28 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

32 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Stanley, WI

45 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osseo and Eau Claire. Straight-line distance: 21.22 mi (34.15 km).

Osseo

#1 Osseo

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,671
Coordinates44.5721800, -91.2273800
Altitude292
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: West Street (-91.226906, 44.572182)
End: East Grand Avenue (-91.49848, 44.811339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.56
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.28 $6.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.65 $4.05 $8.10
Diesel $5.30 $4.61 $9.23

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Osseo and Eau Claire. The current time is 15:46:23.

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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.