How far is Milwaukee, WI from North Fond du Lac, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to North Fond du Lac, WI is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.52 mi
01h 23m
Flight
60.72 mi
97.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.72 mi
Kilometers
97.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.52 mi
Kilometers
113.49 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Fond du Lac
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-19T06:37
Arrive North Fond du Lac
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cedar Lake
WI

Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
35.2 mi
00h 41m
To North Fond du Lac
35.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and North Fond du Lac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and North Fond du Lac.

  1. 1

    Start on North Milwaukee Street

    14 m · 9 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue

    671 ft · 25 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    894 ft · 29 sec · North Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 794 West

    1550 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway

    1269 ft · 22 sec · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on East-West Freeway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    2458 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    19.5 mi · 24 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    42.4 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH OO: Winnebago Street

    958 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    35 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road OO

    991 ft · 22 sec · County Road OO

  14. 14

    Continue on Winnebago Street

    2681 ft · 1 min · Winnebago Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Prospect Avenue

    1179 ft · 24 sec · Prospect Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Harrison Street

    126 m · 24 sec · Harrison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue

    642 ft · 28 sec · Minnesota Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and North Fond du Lac.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
42.4 mi · 60%
Zoo Freeway
19.5 mi · 28%
East-West Freeway
6.06 mi · 9%
Winnebago Street
0.51 mi · 1%
I 41 North
0.47 mi · 1%
I 794 West
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

42.4 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Lake
00h 41m from Milwaukee
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Mostly Sunny near North Fond du Lac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to North Fond du Lac?

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Cedar Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Milwaukee and 35.3 miles from North Fond du Lac.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Mostly Sunny near North Fond du Lac.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cedar Lake, 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 Cedar Lake.

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

46 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

46 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

47 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and North Fond du Lac. Straight-line distance: 60.72 mi (97.72 km).

Milwaukee

#1 Milwaukee

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Population589,067
Coordinates43.0389000, -87.9064700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
North Fond du Lac

#2 North Fond du Lac

Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population5,059
Coordinates43.8113800, -88.4834400
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: North Fond du Lac (-88.48344, 43.81138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.59 $21.18
Premium $4.65 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.30 $13.21 $26.41

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and North Fond du Lac. The current time is 06:37:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.