How far is Oak Creek, WI from Rib Mountain, WI?

The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Rib Mountain, WI is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
196.44 mi
03h 55m
Flight
166.58 mi
268.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.58 mi
Kilometers
268.09 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.44 mi
Kilometers
316.14 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rib Mountain
Sat, May 30, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in Oak Creek
Sun, May 31, 3:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Creek
2026-05-30T19:54
Arrive Rib Mountain
Sat, May 30, 11:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Creek
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 Oak Creek
98.2 mi
01h 57m
To Rib Mountain
98.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Creek and Rib Mountain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Rib Mountain.

  1. 1

    Start on East Puetz Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

    2468 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

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

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    2758 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Rib Mountain Drive

    1371 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rib Mountain Drive

    1643 ft · 53 sec · Rib Mountain Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on State Park Road

    1433 ft · 1 min · State Park Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Violet Lane

    86 m · 15 sec · Violet Lane

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Fern Lane

    2614 ft · 2 min · Fern Lane

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bittersweet Road

    83 m · 12 sec · Bittersweet Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Bellflower Street

    1222 ft · 55 sec · Bellflower Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Camelia Lane

    562 ft · 30 sec · Camelia Lane

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Begonia Street

    135 m · 24 sec · Begonia Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Creek and Rib Mountain.

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 31%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 24%
I 39 North
30.5 mi · 16%
I 41 North
26.7 mi · 14%
US 45 North
16 mi · 8%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

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

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
166.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
01h 57m from Oak Creek
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Creek and Mostly Sunny near Rib Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Rib Mountain?

The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 98.2 miles from Oak Creek and 98.3 miles from Rib Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Creek and Mostly Sunny near Rib Mountain.

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 Oak Creek and Rib Mountain. Straight-line distance: 166.58 mi (268.09 km).

Oak Creek

#1 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Rib Mountain

#2 Rib Mountain

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population6,890
Coordinates44.9127500, -89.6754000
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Creek (-87.86314, 42.88585)
End: Rib Mountain (-89.6754, 44.91275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.24 L · about $26.13
Round trip
$52.27
13.86 gal · 52.48 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.13 $52.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.47 $58.95
Premium $4.65 $32.25 $64.50
Diesel $5.30 $36.76 $73.51

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Creek and Rib Mountain. The current time is 19:54:40.

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.