Dayton to Oshkosh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370 miles 595.4 km · straight line
444 miles estimated 714.5 km · driving distance
8h 56min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
324° NW bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Oshkosh?

The distance from Dayton to Oshkosh is 370 miles (595.4 km) as the crow flies. Oshkosh is located NW of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 444 miles, taking about 8h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton to Oshkosh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 56min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 43min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 29min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Oshkosh

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m 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 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients