Columbus, Ohio to Oshkosh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

399.7 miles 643.2 km · straight line
490 miles actual route 788.6 km · driving distance
10h 5min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Oshkosh?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Oshkosh is 399.7 miles (643.2 km) as the crow flies. Oshkosh is located NW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 490 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio and Oshkosh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Oshkosh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 5min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 6min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 35min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Oshkosh

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 62.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM