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

The driving distance from North Fond du Lac, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
71.17 mi
01h 08m
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
71.17 mi
Kilometers
114.53 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 19, 6:18 AM CDT
Return by in North Fond du Lac
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Fond du Lac
2026-04-19T05:10
Arrive Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 19, 6:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Fond du Lac
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 North Fond du Lac
35.5 mi
00h 34m
To Milwaukee
35.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Minnesota Avenue

    1230 ft · 56 sec · Minnesota Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Garfield Street

    41 m · 12 sec · Garfield Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    147 m · 10 sec · Prospect Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    41 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Winnebago Street

    2546 ft · 51 sec · Winnebago Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road OO

    2114 ft · 52 sec · County Road OO

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road OO
62.1 mi · 87%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 8%
I 94 East
1.22 mi · 2%
Winnebago Street
0.48 mi · 1%
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi
Jackson Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road OO

Merge slight left

61.7 mi · 01h 09m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Lake
00h 34m from North Fond du Lac
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 35.5 miles from North Fond du Lac and 35.7 miles from Milwaukee.

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 10.4 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 North Fond du Lac and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 60.72 mi (97.72 km).

North Fond du Lac

#1 North Fond du Lac

Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population5,059
Coordinates43.8113800, -88.4834400
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Milwaukee

#2 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
Start: Minnesota Avenue (-88.483569, 43.811381)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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 North Fond du Lac and Milwaukee. The current time is 05:10:03.

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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.