Origin
Saint Croix Falls, WI
Night in Saint Croix Falls on Friday
Local time
10:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Osceola, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Croix Falls, WI
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Osceola, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Osceola, WI covers 8.5 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 35, North Cascade Street, South Vincent Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on State Highway 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 15m highway drive covering 8.5 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 35 and North Cascade Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.7 miles on State Highway 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 35 and North Cascade Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Roosevelt Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Osceola, WI is easy. At 15m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Roosevelt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Roosevelt Street
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East State Street
Turn left onto East State Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
2nd Avenue
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 35 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| North Cascade Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| South Vincent Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Roosevelt Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Kentucky Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 35
— 6.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Croix Falls, WI and Osceola, WI.
1
Start on East Kentucky Street
288 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Kentucky Street
2
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Roosevelt Street
3
Turn left onto East State Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
East State Street
4
Continue on South Vincent Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Vincent Street
5
Continue on WI 35
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 35
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on WI 35
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cascade Street
7
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.64 | $3.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Osceola, WI
Night in Osceola on Friday
Local time
10:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Osceola, WI covers 8.5 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 35, North Cascade Street, South Vincent Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Saint Croix Falls, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Osceola, WI is easy. At 15m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Roosevelt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Osceola, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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