How far is Griswold, MO from Koshkonong, MO?

The driving distance from Griswold, MO to Koshkonong, MO is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.05 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.4 mi
45.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.4 mi
Kilometers
45.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.05 mi
Kilometers
58.01 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Koshkonong
Tue, May 5, 8:49 AM CDT
Return by in Griswold
Tue, May 5, 9:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Griswold
2026-05-05T07:57
Arrive Koshkonong
Tue, May 5, 8:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Griswold
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Thayer
MO

City

From Griswold
18.3 mi
00h 25m
To Koshkonong
17.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Griswold and Koshkonong.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Griswold and Koshkonong.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 286

    1.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 286

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    5.8 mi · 10 min · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    2572 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    17.2 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Diggins Street

    552 ft · 24 sec · Diggins Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Diggins Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Griswold and Koshkonong.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Walnut Street
23 mi · 64%
County Road 286
4.42 mi · 12%
Diggins Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

East Walnut Street

Keep slight right

17.2 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thayer
00h 25m from Griswold
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Griswold and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Koshkonong.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Griswold to Koshkonong?

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thayer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Griswold and 17.8 miles from Koshkonong.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Griswold and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Koshkonong.

Stop Ideas Near Thayer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thayer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thayer.

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

73 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

105 mi away
400 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Griswold and Koshkonong. Straight-line distance: 28.4 mi (45.71 km).

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#1 Griswold

Griswold is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.5114500, -91.1448500
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
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#2 Koshkonong

City in Missouri, United States

Population199
Coordinates36.5958900, -91.6457000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 286 (-91.144848, 36.511482)
End: Diggins Street (-91.6457, 36.595889)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $4.65 $5.91 $11.82
Diesel $5.30 $6.74 $13.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Griswold and Koshkonong. The current time is 07:57:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.