How far is West Allis, WI from Osceola, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Osceola, WI is about 327.3 miles (526.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282 miles (453.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
327.34 mi
06h 09m
Flight
281.97 mi
453.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.97 mi
Kilometers
453.78 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.34 mi
Kilometers
526.8 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-23T09:03
Arrive Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
163.4 mi
03h 04m
To Osceola
163.9 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Osceola.

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 894 West, US 45 North

    907 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Madison, Milwaukee

    751 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    6 m · 1 sec · Zoo Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH

    78 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Highway 65

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 120th Street

    40 m · 8 sec · 120th Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto 120th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Highway E

    4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway E

    2113 ft · 33 sec · County Highway E

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road E

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road E

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto County Road I

    5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I

    19 m · 2 sec · County Road I

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road I

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    905 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Church Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 35

    12 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35

  29. 29

    Continue on South Cascade Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Cascade Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
138 mi · 42%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 28%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 19%
State Highway 35
12 mi · 4%
County Road I
6.67 mi · 2%
County Highway E
4.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

137 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
282 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
03h 04m from West Allis
Leave By
11:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Osceola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Osceola?

The road trip is about 327.3 miles (526.8 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.4 miles from West Allis and 163.9 miles from Osceola.

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

The direct path is about 282 miles (453.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.56 one way or $87.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tomah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

1 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 281.97 mi (453.78 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Osceola

#2 Osceola

Township in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population2,892
Coordinates45.3205200, -92.7049300
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Osceola (-92.70493, 45.32052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.55 gal
43.72 L · about $43.56
Round trip
$87.11
23.1 gal · 87.44 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.3 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.56 $87.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.12 $98.24
Premium $4.65 $53.75 $107.51
Diesel $5.30 $61.26 $122.52

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 West Allis and Osceola. The current time is 09:03:27.

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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.