Cincinnati to Oshkosh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

398.7 miles 641.6 km · straight line
478.4 miles estimated 769.9 km · driving distance
9h 37min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
330° NNW bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Oshkosh?

The distance from Cincinnati to Oshkosh is 398.7 miles (641.6 km) as the crow flies. Oshkosh is located NNW of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 478.4 miles, taking about 9h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Oshkosh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 37min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 32min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 8min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Oshkosh

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients