How far is Osseo, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Osseo, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.9 miles (308.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.06 mi
03h 23m
Flight
191.92 mi
308.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.92 mi
Kilometers
308.86 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.06 mi
Kilometers
354.16 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Tue, Apr 28, 8:36 PM CDT
Return by in Osseo
Tue, Apr 28, 11:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osseo
2026-04-28T17:13
Arrive Wauwatosa
Tue, Apr 28, 8:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Osseo
109.9 mi
01h 41m
To Wauwatosa
110.2 mi
01h 41m

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

Mostly Cloudy

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 Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    852 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    719 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Street
152 mi · 69%
I 94
64.2 mi · 29%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.87 mi
I 41 North
0.81 mi
I 41
0.6 mi
Zoo Freeway
0.54 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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
191.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 41m from Osseo
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Osseo and Mostly Cloudy near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Osseo and 110.2 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 191.9 miles (308.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.30 one way or $58.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Osseo and Mostly Cloudy near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osseo and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 191.92 mi (308.86 km).

Osseo

#1 Osseo

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States

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

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-91.226906, 44.572182)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.4 L · about $29.30
Round trip
$58.60
15.54 gal · 58.8 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.30 $58.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.05 $66.09
Premium $4.65 $36.16 $72.32
Diesel $5.30 $41.21 $82.42

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Osseo and Wauwatosa. The current time is 17:13:41.

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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.