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Trip from Oak Creek, WI to Kimberly, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

122.6 mi

197 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

26 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 16m ★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m

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

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Downtown Oak Creek, WI, WI

Oak Creek, WI

Tom Fisk

village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States

Kimberly, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oak Creek, WI to Kimberly, WI covers 122.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 41, Tri-County Expressway, Airport Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.6 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

61.3 miles from Oak Creek, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 100.6 mi 1h 52m
Tri-County Expressway 6.5 mi 7m
Airport Freeway 4.6 mi 6m
North-South Freeway 2.5 mi 3m
East Puetz Road 2.4 mi 5m
West Drexel Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
South Howell Avenue 1 mi 1m
South Railroad Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 100.6 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek, WI and Kimberly, WI.

1

Start on East Puetz Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road
2

Turn right onto WI 38

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Howell Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Drexel Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
5

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

2.5 mi · 3 min · North-South Freeway
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41

0.6 mi · 49 sec · I 41; I 94; US 41
Exit 317 Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on I 41; US 41

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41

4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41

25 mi · 30 min · I 41; I 894; US 41
Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41

74 mi · 1 hr 19 min · I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton Use the slight left lane.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 19 sec
Exit 134A Toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Exit 134A Toward US 10 East, WI 441 North
13

Merge onto US 10; WI 441

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
14

Continue on US 10; WI 441

6.5 mi · 7 min · Tri-County Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward CTH CE: College Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

509 ft · 12 sec
17

Turn straight onto CTH CE

0.3 mi · 27 sec · County Road CE
18

Enter roundabout onto CTH CE

160 ft · 2 sec · County Road CE
19

Continue on CTH CE

0.3 mi · 27 sec · County Road CE
20

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 24 sec
21

Turn left onto Railroad Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Railroad Street
22

Enter roundabout onto South Railroad Street

87 ft · 5 sec · South Railroad Street
23

Continue on South Railroad Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Railroad Street
24

At end of road, turn right onto West Kimberly Avenue

67 ft · 1 sec · West Kimberly Avenue
25

Arrive at destination

West Kimberly Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.3 miles from Oak Creek, WI, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.3 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kimberly, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oak Creek, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oak Creek, WI

This is one driving day of about 122.6 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Oak Creek, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 100.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Fond du Lac, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fond du Lac, WI

61 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

Butler, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fond du Lac, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.3 miles from Oak Creek, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.6 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

il Bar Coffeehouse & Bistro - Kimberly

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kimberly, Wisconsin

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.6

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204233078

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenfield, Wisconsin

2.2 mi

Tempest Coffee Collective

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Appleton, Wisconsin

2.5 mi

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 8.8

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

il Bar Coffeehouse & Bistro - Kimberly

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.6

Kimberly, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204233078

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8.8

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Tempest Coffee Collective

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.6

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19209392153

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17.5

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17.5

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8.8

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Fireside Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.6

Menasha, Wisconsin

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19208406800

Visit website

Lomira Rest Area 63

0.1 mi from route

Theresa Rest Area 64

0.1 mi from route

Speedway

0.1 mi from route

64

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.8 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

2 mi from route

Badger Sports Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 122.6

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19208306900

Visit website

The Breaking Point LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 122.6

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 4–9 pm

+19202053780

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 113.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
7.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 41; I 94; US 41

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 317 Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Ma...
8
13.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 41; I 894; US 41

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US...
8
38.4 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 41; US 41

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
8
112.8 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Take the exit toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point

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. Exit 134A Toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
7
113.1 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 10 East, WI 441 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 134A Toward US 10 East, WI 441 North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.17 one way

$38.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.04 $42.09
premium $4.89 $23.59 $47.19
diesel $5.61 $27.07 $54.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Greenfield, WI

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Oak Creek, WI

Tesla

10 DCFC

Walmart 5669 (West Milwaukee, WI)

West Milwaukee, WI

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Meijer Greenfield WI 292

Greenfield, WI

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

Woodman's Food Market - Tesla Supercharger

Menomonee Falls, WI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer 283 (Oak Creek, WI)

Oak Creek, WI

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Ewald's Venus Ford - DCFC

Cudahy, WI

Blink Network

6 DCFC

McDonalds #976 Layton

Milwaukee, WI

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 3 Electrify America: 3 Blink Network: 3 SYNERGEV: 3 eVgo Network: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 BP_PULSE: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.8 0 $12.87 $5.88
Efficient EV 30.7 0 $10.73 $4.90
EV Truck/SUV 49 0 $17.16 $7.85

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Oak Creek, WI

Morning in Oak Creek on Sunday

Local time

6:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kimberly, WI

Morning in Kimberly on Sunday

Local time

6:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

3 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

2h 26m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

122.6 mi in 2h 26m, mostly highway — 100.6 mi of that is on I 41.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.6 mi on I 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Tri-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near I 41; I 94; US 41.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 122.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Oak Creek, WI and Kimberly, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac and Appleton.

Fond Du Lac

7.6 mi in | ~14m | via I 41; I 94; US 41

Appleton

38.4 mi in | ~53m | via I 41; US 41

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 122.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 100.6 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 Kimberly, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kimberly, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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