Origin
Black Wolf, WI
Afternoon in Black Wolf on Friday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Black Wolf, WI to Butte des Morts, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black Wolf, WI
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Butte des Morts, WI
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Trip Overview
Black Wolf to Butte des Morts is 18.2 miles and takes about 29m via I 41 and US 45, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop across Wisconsin's Midwest region keeps you primarily on the interstate, making it a quick and straightforward journey. You'll spend most of your time on I 41, which offers a consistent and efficient travel experience. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or as a segment within a larger Midwest adventure. Plan for minimal travel time and a low fuel cost.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is largely highway-focused, with 65% of your drive occurring on major roads like I 41 and US 45. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.8 miles on I 41, offering a chance to maintain highway speeds. While the majority of the drive is on faster routes, expect some transitions onto county roads, providing a slight shift in pace. The overall character is one of efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near I 41; US 41.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41 toward Appleton
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Appleton
7
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 45 North: New London
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 45 North: New London
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward WI 116, CTH GG: Winneconne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 116, CTH GG: Winneconne
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Black Wolf, WI and Butte des Morts, WI, road signs point toward Green_Bay, Appleton and Cth Gg: Winneconne.
Green_Bay
3.9 mi in
|
~11m
Appleton
4.2 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 41; US 41
Cth Gg: Winneconne
16.9 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| US 45 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| County Road N | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| County Road I | 1 mi | 2m |
| Nekimi Avenue | 1 mi | 3m |
| County Road S | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 116 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 6.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Wolf, WI and Butte des Morts, WI.
1
Start on Country Club Road
207 ft
·
11 sec
·
Country Club Road
2
Turn right onto Nekimi Avenue
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Nekimi Avenue
3
Turn right onto CTH I
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road I
4
Turn left onto CTH N
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road N
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
6
Merge onto I 41; US 41
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 41; US 41
Toward Appleton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
Toward US 45 North: New London
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto US 45
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 45
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward WI 116, CTH GG: Winneconne
11
Turn left onto WI 116
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Highway 116
12
Turn left onto CTH S
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road S
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Washington Street
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
15
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Butte des Morts, WI
Afternoon in Butte des Morts on Friday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Black Wolf, WI to Butte des Morts, WI covers 18.2 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, US 45, County Road N. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Black Wolf, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Black Wolf, WI and Butte des Morts, WI, road signs point toward Green_Bay, Appleton and Cth Gg: Winneconne.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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