How far is Oak Creek, WI from Rothschild, WI?
The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Rothschild, WI is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Creek and Rothschild.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Rothschild.
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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
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
20.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Rothschild, Kronenwetter
2121 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 Business: Rothschild
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Weston Avenue
1765 ft · 50 sec · Weston Avenue
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Turn right onto Leon Street
9 m · 1 sec · Leon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Creek and Rothschild.
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
61.6 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Creek and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow near Rothschild.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Rothschild?
The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 96.7 miles from Oak Creek and 96.7 miles from Rothschild.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.6 miles (263.3 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Creek and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow near Rothschild.
Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh
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 Oshkosh.
Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Appleton, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Rothschild. Straight-line distance: 163.63 mi (263.33 km).
#1 Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.8858500, -87.8631400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rothschild
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 5,256 |
| Coordinates | 44.8871900, -89.6201200 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rothschild (-89.62012, 44.88719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $3.77 | $25.76 | $51.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.05 | $58.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.79 | $63.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.23 | $72.45 |
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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