How far is Wilson, NC from Osceola, NC?
The driving distance from Wilson, NC to Osceola, NC is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilson and Osceola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson and Osceola.
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Start on Superior Way
1125 ft · 53 sec · Superior Way
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Turn left onto Buckeye Cove Road
945 ft · 28 sec · Buckeye Cove Road
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Turn left onto Buckeye Access Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Buckeye Access Road
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Turn left onto Patton Cove Road
103 m · 11 sec · Patton Cove Road
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Take the ramp right
888 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
1 km · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 73 North, I 840 East: PTI-GSO Airport, Martinsville
1553 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
3.1 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop
10.8 mi · 12 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Greensboro, Danville
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Danville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North O'Henry Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · North O'Henry Boulevard
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Continue on Reidsville Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Reidsville Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 150: Brown Summit
1260 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Mc Leansville Road
115 m · 8 sec · Mc Leansville Road
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilson and Osceola.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Patton Cove Road
Merge slight left
152 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wilson and Sunny near Osceola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilson to Osceola?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Wilson and 90 miles from Osceola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.24 one way or $42.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilson and Sunny near Osceola.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
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 Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 163.28 mi (262.77 km).
#1 Wilson
The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina.
| Population | 49,479 |
| Coordinates | 35.5940000, -82.4265100 |
| Altitude | 682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Osceola
Osceola is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2279100, -79.6155800 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osceola (-79.61558, 36.22791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $3.35 | $21.24 | $42.48 |
| Mid-grade | $3.80 | $24.10 | $48.20 |
| Premium | $4.23 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
| Diesel | $5.49 | $34.83 | $69.66 |
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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