Iowa City to Oshkosh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

222.6 miles 358.3 km · straight line
278.3 miles estimated 447.9 km · driving distance
5h 36min estimated drive time
$27 - $33 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Iowa City from Oshkosh?

The distance from Iowa City to Oshkosh is 222.6 miles (358.3 km) as the crow flies. Oshkosh is located NE of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 278.3 miles, taking about 5h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa and Oshkosh in Wisconsin.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City to Oshkosh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 36min $27 - $33 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 43min $22–$42* Budget
Train ~5h 19min $33–$97* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Iowa City & Oshkosh

Quick Facts

Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m 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 74 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 111.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients