How far is Oshkosh, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Oshkosh, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oshkosh and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oshkosh and Milwaukee.
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Start on Jackson Street
22 m · 9 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto West Irving Avenue
659 ft · 18 sec · West Irving Avenue
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Street
2976 ft · 1 min · Wisconsin Street
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Continue on Ohio Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Ohio Street
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Turn right onto West South Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West South Park Avenue
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Continue on W South Park Ave
1834 ft · 33 sec · W South Park Ave
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Continue on W South Park Ave
707 ft · 14 sec · W South Park Ave
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Continue on State Highway 44/91
552 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 44/91
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Turn left onto I-41_South: Milwaukee
1681 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
76.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
1312 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South
94 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oshkosh and Milwaukee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-41 South
Merge slight left
76.3 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oshkosh and Partly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oshkosh to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Oshkosh and 44.7 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oshkosh and Partly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Addison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Addison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oshkosh and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 75.2 mi (121.02 km).
#1 Oshkosh
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,474 |
| Coordinates | 44.0247100, -88.5426100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milwaukee
The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
| Population | 589,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.0389000, -87.9064700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.60 | $33.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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