How far is Fond du Lac, WI from Kaukauna, WI?
The driving distance from Fond du Lac, WI to Kaukauna, WI is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fond du Lac and Kaukauna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fond du Lac and Kaukauna.
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Start on South Park Avenue
620 ft · 30 sec · South Park Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1864 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street
101 m · 11 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
1695 ft · 39 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto South Military Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Military Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Military Road
39 m · 2 sec · South Military Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Military Road
1126 ft · 28 sec · South Military Road
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Take the ramp right toward Appleton, Oshkosh
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
35.2 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
1578 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North
2662 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Tri-County Expressway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Tri-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH CE: College Avenue
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
155 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road CE
1649 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE
49 m · 3 sec · County Road CE
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road CE
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Debruin Road
83 m · 12 sec · Debruin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Debruin Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Debruin Road
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Continue on Ryan Street
1497 ft · 41 sec · Ryan Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1458 ft · 29 sec · State Street
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Continue on West 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
2549 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fond du Lac and Kaukauna.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Appleton
Merge slight left
35.2 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Fond du Lac and Mostly Sunny near Kaukauna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fond du Lac to Kaukauna?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Fond du Lac and 25.6 miles from Kaukauna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fond du Lac and Mostly Sunny near Kaukauna.
Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oshkosh.
Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Appleton, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fond du Lac and Kaukauna. Straight-line distance: 35.73 mi (57.5 km).
#1 Fond du Lac
City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 4,126 |
| Coordinates | 43.7750000, -88.4388300 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kaukauna
Third-class city in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 44.2780400, -88.2720500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kaukauna (-88.27205, 44.27804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.39 | $7.90 | $15.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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