Detroit to Oshkosh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

300.6 miles 483.7 km · straight line
453.3 miles actual route 729.5 km · driving distance
8h 37min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Oshkosh?

The distance from Detroit to Oshkosh is 300.6 miles (483.7 km) as the crow flies. Oshkosh is located WNW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 453.3 miles, taking about 8h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Oshkosh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 37min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 20min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 11min $54–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Oshkosh

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM