Origin
Oshkosh, WI
Evening in Oshkosh on Friday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oshkosh, WI to Butte des Morts, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oshkosh, WI
Dina mandarina
Butte des Morts, WI
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Trip Overview
Oshkosh to Butte des Morts is 9.9 miles and takes about 18 minutes via US 45, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin's Midwest region, offering a straightforward journey. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a spontaneous outing or a brief addition to a longer trip. You'll mainly be on well-maintained roads, so it’s a simple drive with minimal planning needed. Consider it for an easy transition between these two Wisconsin locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive presents a mixed bag, with 59% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster travel, including a longest continuous segment of 5.3 miles on US 45, interspersed with local road driving. The profile suggests a varied experience, moving from quicker highway sections to potentially more town-oriented routes as you approach your destination. Expect the character of the road to shift slightly as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 44 / West Irving Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 44 / West Irving Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Algoma Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 45 / US Highway 45): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WI 44 / West Irving Avenue
Turn left onto WI 44 / West Irving Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Algoma Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Algoma Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 45 / US Highway 45
Enter roundabout onto US 45 / US Highway 45
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward WI 116, CTH GG: Winneconne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 116, CTH GG: Winneconne
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oshkosh, WI to Butte des Morts, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth Gg: Winneconne along the way.
Cth Gg: Winneconne
8.6 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Algoma Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| County Road S | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US Highway 45 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Irving Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 116 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elmwood Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oshkosh, WI and Butte des Morts, WI.
1
Start on US 45
73 ft
·
9 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto WI 44
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Irving Avenue
3
Continue on Elmwood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elmwood Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Algoma Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Algoma Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto US 45
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
US Highway 45
6
Continue on US 45
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US Highway 45
7
Enter roundabout onto US 45
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 45
8
Continue on US 45
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 45
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward WI 116, CTH GG: Winneconne
10
Turn left onto WI 116
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Highway 116
11
Turn left onto CTH S
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road S
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto Washington Street
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
14
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.55 one way
$3.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Butte des Morts, WI
Evening in Butte des Morts on Friday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oshkosh, WI to Butte des Morts, WI covers 9.9 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, Algoma Boulevard, County Road S. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Oshkosh, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 44 / West Irving Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Algoma Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 45 / US Highway 45): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Oshkosh, WI to Butte des Morts, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth Gg: Winneconne along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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