How far is North Fond du Lac, WI from Oak Creek, WI?

The driving distance from North Fond du Lac, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
82.69 mi
01h 25m
Flight
71.14 mi
114.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.14 mi
Kilometers
114.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.69 mi
Kilometers
133.07 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM CDT
Return by in North Fond du Lac
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 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 Oak Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Jackson
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin

From North Fond du Lac
41.3 mi
00h 42m
To Oak Creek
41.4 mi
00h 42m

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
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North-South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Drexel Avenue

    1848 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Puetz Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Puetz Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road OO
67.4 mi · 81%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 5%
North-South Freeway
3.16 mi · 4%
East Puetz Road
2.5 mi · 3%
I 41 South
1.32 mi · 2%
West Drexel Avenue
1.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road OO

Merge slight left

67 mi · 01h 16m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
00h 42m from North Fond du Lac
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Fond du Lac and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oak Creek.

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 Oak Creek?

The road trip is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from North Fond du Lac and 41.4 miles from Oak Creek.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oak Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

38 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

47 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

53 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Fond du Lac and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 71.14 mi (114.49 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
Oak Creek

#2 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnesota Avenue (-88.483569, 43.811381)
End: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.42 $24.84
Premium $4.65 $13.59 $27.18
Diesel $5.30 $15.49 $30.98

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 Oak Creek. The current time is 05:10:33.

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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.