Badlands to Oshkosh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

685.7 miles 1103.6 km · straight line
822.9 miles estimated 1324.3 km · driving distance
16h 33min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Oshkosh?

The distance from Badlands to Oshkosh is 685.7 miles (1103.6 km) as the crow flies. Oshkosh is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 822.9 miles, taking about 16h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Oshkosh in Wisconsin.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands and Oshkosh. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Badlands to Oshkosh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 33min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 52min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 31min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Oshkosh

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Oshkosh
44.02°N, 88.54°W
America/Chicago
234m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients