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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.15 mi
03h 01m
Flight
159.06 mi
255.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.06 mi
Kilometers
255.99 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.15 mi
Kilometers
314.07 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Creek
Sat, May 30, 9:56 PM CDT
Return by in Kronenwetter
Sun, May 31, 12:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kronenwetter
2026-05-30T18:55
Arrive Oak Creek
Sat, May 30, 9:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kronenwetter
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Oshkosh
WI

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Kronenwetter
96.1 mi
01h 30m
To Oak Creek
99 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph ESE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Autumn Road

    1554 ft · 1 min · Autumn Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Forest Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 153

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 153

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point

    1814 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North-South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Drexel Avenue

    1848 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Puetz Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
88.5 mi · 45%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 26%
I 39 South
21 mi · 11%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 6%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 2%
North-South Freeway
3.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
159.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
01h 30m from Kronenwetter
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oshkosh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oshkosh.

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

1 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

29 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

31 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kronenwetter and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 159.06 mi (255.99 km).

Kronenwetter

#1 Kronenwetter

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population8,143
Coordinates44.8221900, -89.5904000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Oak Creek

#2 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Autumn Road (-89.592562, 44.819088)
End: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.07 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.96
13.78 gal · 52.14 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kronenwetter and Oak Creek. The current time is 18:55:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.