Grand Island to Oshkosh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

543 miles 873.8 km · straight line
651.6 miles estimated 1048.6 km · driving distance
13h 6min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Grand Island from Oshkosh?

The distance from Grand Island to Oshkosh is 543 miles (873.8 km) as the crow flies. Oshkosh is located ENE of Grand Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 651.6 miles, taking about 13h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Grand Island in Nebraska and Oshkosh in Wisconsin.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Island 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 Grand Island to Oshkosh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 6min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 43min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 2min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Island & Oshkosh

Quick Facts

Grand Island
40.92°N, 98.34°W
America/Chicago
567m 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 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients