Black Wolf to Butte des Morts is 18.2 miles and takes about 29m via I 41 and US 45, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop across Wisconsin's Midwest region keeps you primarily on the interstate, making it a quick and straightforward journey. You'll spend most of your time on I 41, which offers a consistent and efficient travel experience. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or as a segment within a larger Midwest adventure. Plan for minimal travel time and a low fuel cost.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 41
6.8 mi
7m
US 45
4.9 mi
5m
County Road N
1.9 mi
4m
County Road I
1 mi
2m
Nekimi Avenue
1 mi
3m
County Road S
0.6 mi
1m
Main Street
0.3 mi
1m
State Highway 116
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 6.8 mi, about 7m
Traffic on I-41
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,659 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,276
Quietest
2 AM
~172 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 38 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Wolf, WI and Butte des Morts, WI.
1
Start on Country Club Road
207 ft·11 sec·Country Club Road
2
Turn right onto Nekimi Avenue
1.0 mi·3 min·Nekimi Avenue
3
Turn right onto CTH I
1.0 mi·2 min·County Road I
4
Turn left onto CTH N
1.9 mi·4 min·County Road N
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
6
Merge onto I 41; US 41
6.8 mi·7 min·I 41; US 41
Toward AppletonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·58 sec
Toward US 45 North: New LondonUse the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto US 45
4.9 mi·5 min·US 45
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward WI 116, CTH GG: Winneconne
11
Turn left onto WI 116
0.2 mi·29 sec·State Highway 116
12
Turn left onto CTH S
0.6 mi·1 min·County Road S
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Main Street
14
Turn right onto Washington Street
52 ft·2 sec·Washington Street
15
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.2 mi into trip|~11m in|I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41 toward Appleton
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Appleton
7
11 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
7
11.2 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 45 North: New London
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 45 North: New London
5
16.9 mi into trip|~26m 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
18.2 mi into trip|~29m in|Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.05 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$3.30
$6.59
premium
$5.18
$3.71
$7.43
diesel
$5.35
$3.83
$7.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
5.5
0
$1.91
$0.87
Efficient EV
4.6
0
$1.59
$0.73
EV Truck/SUV
7.3
0
$2.55
$1.16
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Forecast as of May 25, 2026
Origin
Black Wolf, WI
Evening
in Black Wolf on Wednesday
Local time
5:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny
SW 9 to 14 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 25 at 3:22AM CDT until May 26 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 10:05PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Destination
Butte des Morts, WI
Evening
in Butte des Morts on Wednesday
Local time
5:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 7 to 14 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 25 at 3:22AM CDT until May 26 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 10:05PM CDT by NWS Green Bay 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 65% of your drive occurring on major roads like I 41 and US 45. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.8 miles on I 41, offering a chance to maintain highway speeds. While the majority of the drive is on faster routes, expect some transitions onto county roads, providing a slight shift in pace. The overall character is one of efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower local roads.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near I 41; US 41.
Driving Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
877 ft761 ft
Total Climb
153 ft
Total Descent
174 ft
Highest Point
877 ft
~3.9 mi in
Elevation Range
117 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Black Wolf, WI and Butte des Morts, WI, road signs point toward Green_Bay, Appleton and Cth Gg: Winneconne.
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Butte des Morts, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 4.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Butte des Morts, WI before heading back.
