Buffalo, New York to Oshkosh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

490.8 miles 789.8 km · straight line
588.9 miles estimated 947.8 km · driving distance
11h 51min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Oshkosh?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Oshkosh is 490.8 miles (789.8 km) as the crow flies. Oshkosh is located WNW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 588.9 miles, taking about 11h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Oshkosh in Wisconsin.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo, New York to Oshkosh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 51min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 13min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 15min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Oshkosh

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients