How far is Saint Croix Falls, WI from Osceola, WI?
The driving distance from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Osceola, WI is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Polk County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Croix Falls and Osceola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Croix Falls and Osceola.
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Start on East Kentucky Street
88 m · 18 sec · East Kentucky Street
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
627 ft · 35 sec · South Roosevelt Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
138 m · 16 sec · East State Street
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Continue on South Vincent Street
2235 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street
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Continue on State Highway 35
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on North Cascade Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Cascade Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Croix Falls and Osceola.
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.
State Highway 35
Continue on State Highway 35
6.67 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Croix Falls and Sunny near Osceola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Croix Falls to Osceola?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Dresser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Saint Croix Falls and 4.2 miles from Osceola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Croix Falls and Sunny near Osceola.
Stop Ideas Near Dresser
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dresser.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Croix Falls and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 6.95 mi (11.18 km).
#1 Saint Croix Falls
City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 45.4099600, -92.6396500 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Osceola
Township in Polk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,892 |
| Coordinates | 45.3205200, -92.7049300 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osceola (-92.70493, 45.32052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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