How far is Oak Creek, WI from Appleton, WI?
The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Appleton, WI is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Creek and Appleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Appleton.
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Start on East Puetz Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road
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Turn right onto South Howell Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue
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Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
2468 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
3138 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
24.6 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
74.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
1578 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North
2662 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Tri-County Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Tri-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 47
1046 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
137 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Appleton Road
78 m · 4 sec · Appleton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Appleton Road
107 m · 6 sec · Appleton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Appleton Road
36 m · 2 sec · Appleton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Appleton Road
895 ft · 17 sec · Appleton Road
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Continue on South Memorial Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
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Turn straight
82 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West College Avenue
62 m · 34 sec · West College Avenue
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Continue on West College Avenue
79 m · 9 sec · West College Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West College Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Creek and Appleton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
74.4 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Creek and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Appleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Appleton?
The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Oak Creek and 59.2 miles from Appleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99 miles (159.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.94 one way or $35.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Oak Creek and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Appleton.
Stop Ideas Near Wayne
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 Wayne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Appleton. Straight-line distance: 99.02 mi (159.35 km).
#1 Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.8858500, -87.8631400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Appleton
City in and county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,681 |
| Coordinates | 44.2619300, -88.4153800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Appleton (-88.41538, 44.26193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $4.29 | $17.94 | $35.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $20.49 | $40.97 |
| Premium | $5.47 | $22.87 | $45.75 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $26.46 | $52.91 |
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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