How far is Kronenwetter, WI from Oak Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Kronenwetter, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kronenwetter and Oak Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kronenwetter and Oak Creek.
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Start on Autumn Road
1554 ft · 1 min · Autumn Road
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Turn right onto Forest Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Forest Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 153
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 153
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Turn left onto I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point
1814 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Drexel Avenue
1848 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue
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Turn right onto South Howell Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue
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Turn left onto East Puetz Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Puetz Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kronenwetter and Oak Creek.
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
86.1 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kronenwetter and Mostly Sunny near Oak Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kronenwetter to Oak Creek?
The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Kronenwetter and 99 miles from Oak Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kronenwetter and Mostly Sunny near Oak Creek.
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 Kronenwetter and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 159.06 mi (255.99 km).
#1 Kronenwetter
City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 8,143 |
| Coordinates | 44.8221900, -89.5904000 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.8858500, -87.8631400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $3.77 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
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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