Origin
Oak Creek, WI
Morning in Oak Creek on Sunday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Oak Creek, WI to Outagamie County, 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 39m
Distance
128.5 mi
207 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
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6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Creek, WI
Tom Fisk
Outagamie County, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Oak Creek, WI to Outagamie County, WI is 128.5 miles and takes about 2h 39m via I 41, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, primarily highway-focused drive connecting two points within the Midwest region, both located in Wisconsin. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day journey, allowing ample time for any necessary stops or to enjoy a leisurely pace. You'll be on the road for less than three hours, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or efficient transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.3 miles from Oak Creek, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 105.7 mi | 1h 58m |
| County Road A | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| North Lynndale Drive | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 105.7 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek, WI and Outagamie County, 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
79 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
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I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 139
Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft
·
7 sec
Toward CTH 00
13
Turn straight onto CTH OO
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Northland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto CTH A
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lynndale Drive
Use the left lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto CTH A
117 ft
·
2 sec
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North Lynndale Drive
16
Continue on CTH A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lynndale Drive
17
Continue on CTH A
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road A
18
Turn left onto Krueger Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Krueger Road
19
Arrive at destination
Krueger Road
Trip Plan
With a drive time under three hours and a fuel cost estimated at $20, this trip offers significant flexibility. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your day at your destination or for any planned stops. The longest stretch is over 100 miles, so plan for one fuel or rest break around the halfway point if needed. Given the short duration, you can easily adjust your departure time to avoid peak traffic. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the final stretch; while the total cost is low, running on fumes is never ideal.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.3 miles from Oak Creek, WI, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.7 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 28 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.3 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Outagamie County, 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 128.5 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Oak Creek, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 105.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.3 miles from Oak Creek, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.7 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 118.1 — 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
117.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 139
Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
6
118.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH 00
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CTH 00
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.09 one way
$40.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.06 | $44.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.73 | $49.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.49 | $6.17 |
| Efficient EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.99 | $8.22 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Outagamie County, WI
Morning in Outagamie County on Sunday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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 39m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the 128.5 miles on major roadways like I 41. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 105.7 miles on I 41. The majority of your travel will be on this high-speed corridor, offering a predictable and efficient journey. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes directness over winding backroads, making it well-suited for covering ground quickly.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.7 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and County Road A. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 128.5 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.
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 Outagamie County, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Appleton, Cth 00 and Wis 15: New London.
Fond Du Lac
7.6 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 41; I 94; US 41
Appleton
38.4 mi in
|
~53m
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via I 41; US 41
Cth 00
117.9 mi in
|
~2h 18m
Wis 15: New London
117.9 mi in
|
~2h 18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 128.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105.7 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 Outagamie County, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. 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 Outagamie County, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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