How far is Osseo, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Osseo, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.57 mi
03h 27m
Flight
196.56 mi
316.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.56 mi
Kilometers
316.33 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.57 mi
Kilometers
361.41 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Tue, Apr 28, 7:16 PM CDT
Return by in Osseo
Tue, Apr 28, 10:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osseo
2026-04-28T15:49
Arrive Milwaukee
Tue, Apr 28, 7:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osseo
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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Osseo
112.2 mi
01h 43m
To Milwaukee
112.4 mi
01h 43m

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
61°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osseo and Milwaukee.

  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

    1.4 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Street
152 mi · 68%
I 94
70.7 mi · 31%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi
Harmony Street
0.4 mi
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi
Jackson Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

10th Street

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 41m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
196.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 43m from Osseo
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Osseo and Partly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osseo to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Osseo and 112.4 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osseo and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 196.56 mi (316.33 km).

Osseo

#1 Osseo

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,671
Coordinates44.5721800, -91.2273800
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Milwaukee

#2 Milwaukee

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Population589,067
Coordinates43.0389000, -87.9064700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-91.226906, 44.572182)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30 L · about $29.90
Round trip
$59.81
15.86 gal · 60 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.90 $59.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.73 $67.45
Premium $4.65 $36.91 $73.81
Diesel $5.30 $42.06 $84.12

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Osseo and Milwaukee. The current time is 15:49:12.

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.