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Trip from Oshkosh, WI to Metz, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

30.9 mi

50 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Oshkosh, WI, WI

Oshkosh, WI

Dina mandarina

Downtown Metz, WI, WI

Metz, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

This 30.9-mile drive from Oshkosh, WI to Metz, WI is a short, manageable trip that can easily be completed in about 47 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, allowing you to focus on your destination without needing an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes US 45 and US Highway 10, with a section on Algoma Boulevard, making it a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this drive is very budget-friendly. You'll find it to be a convenient way to travel between two points within Wisconsin.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 45 15.6 mi 18m
US Highway 10 5.9 mi 6m
Algoma Boulevard 2.5 mi 6m
County Road AH 2.3 mi 5m
State Highway 110 1.3 mi 2m
Tustin Road 1.2 mi 2m
County Road HH 1 mi 2m
US Highway 45 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 45 — 15.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oshkosh, WI and Metz, 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

16 mi · 18 min · US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

5.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 10
Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward WI 96, WI 110, CTH II: Fremont
11

Turn right onto WI 96; WI 110

0.4 mi · 43 sec · State Highway 110
12

At end of road, turn left onto WI 96

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 110
13

Turn left onto Tustin Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Tustin Road
14

Turn right onto CTH AH

0.3 mi · 42 sec · County Road AH
15

Continue on CTH AH

2.0 mi · 4 min · County Road AH
16

Turn right onto CTH HH

1.0 mi · 2 min · County Road HH
17

Arrive at destination

CTH HH

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Butte des Morts, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Butte des Morts, WI

15 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Winneconne, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dale, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Oshkosh, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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.
5
18.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 10 / US Highway 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 / US Highway 10 toward US 10 West: Stevens Point

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point
5
24.8 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward WI 96, WI 110, CTH II: Fremont

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WI 96, WI 110, CTH II: Fremont
5
25.5 mi into trip | ~34m in | WI 96 / State Highway 110

At end of road, turn left onto WI 96 / State Highway 110

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.56 one way

$9.13 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $5.04 $10.08
premium $4.72 $5.74 $11.47
diesel $4.80 $5.83 $11.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.3 0 $3.24 $1.48
Efficient EV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.24
EV Truck/SUV 12.4 0 $4.33 $1.98

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 30, 2026

Origin

Oshkosh, WI

Late night in Oshkosh on Monday

Local time

4:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 12 to 15 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 30 at 7:45AM CDT until June 30 at 8:15AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 3:45AM CDT until July 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Metz, WI

Late night in Metz on Monday

Local time

4:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 9 to 14 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 30 at 7:45AM CDT until June 30 at 8:15AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 3:45AM CDT until July 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

2 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

47m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 75% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 15.6 miles on US 45, offering a continuous period of consistent speed. The character of the route is likely to be efficient, designed for straightforward travel rather than extensive sightseeing. Expect a mix of well-maintained highways that facilitate easy progress toward your destination.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on US 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and US Highway 10. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 44 / West Irving Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 18.9 miles (US 10 / US Highway 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

803 ft 759 ft

Total Climb

118 ft

Total Descent

104 ft

Highest Point

803 ft

~11 mi in

Elevation Range

44 ft

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 Metz, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth Ii: Fremont along the way.

Cth Ii: Fremont

24.8 mi in | ~33m

About the Cities

Starting in Oshkosh, WI

Full guide →

Oshkosh is in east-central Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Winnebago. Its unusual name has travelled far as the name of "Oshkosh b'gosh" clothing, and as a synonym for EAA Airventure, one of the world's great celebrations of aviation, held at the Wittman Regional Airport here.

Top landmarks

  • • EAA Aviation Museum — aviation museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
  • • Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church — Historic church building in Oshkosh, Wisconsin United States of America
  • • Oshkosh Public Museum — historic house in Wisconsin, United States

Arriving in Metz, WI

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on US 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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 18.9 miles (US 10 / US Highway 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Metz, WI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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