How far is Kaukauna, WI from Fond du Lac, WI?
The driving distance from Kaukauna, WI to Fond du Lac, WI is about 51.4 miles (82.8 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 07m 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 Kaukauna and Fond du Lac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaukauna and Fond du Lac.
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Start on Main Avenue
2549 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn straight onto State Street
1458 ft · 30 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Ryan Street
1497 ft · 41 sec · Ryan Street
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Continue on Debruin Road
3109 ft · 1 min · Debruin Road
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Turn straight onto County Road CE
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road CE
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE
50 m · 3 sec · County Road CE
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE
2010 ft · 36 sec · County Road CE
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Continue on East College Avenue
568 ft · 18 sec · East College Avenue
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Turn left
1731 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Tri-County Expressway
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Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
1.1 km · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35.1 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH D: Military Road
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South Military Road
1781 ft · 45 sec · South Military Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Military Road
45 m · 3 sec · South Military Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Military Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Military Road
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1695 ft · 38 sec · Western Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street
2195 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Park Avenue
620 ft · 27 sec · South Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kaukauna and Fond du Lac.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
35.1 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kaukauna and Partly Sunny near Fond du Lac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kaukauna to Fond du Lac?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 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 25.7 miles from Kaukauna and 25.7 miles from Fond du Lac.
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 15.7 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kaukauna and Partly Sunny near Fond du Lac.
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 Kaukauna and Fond du Lac. Straight-line distance: 35.73 mi (57.5 km).
#1 Kaukauna
Third-class city in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 44.2780400, -88.2720500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Fond du Lac (-88.43883, 43.775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $10.07 | $20.13 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
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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