Origin
Oak Creek, WI
Afternoon in Oak Creek on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Creek, WI to Kimberly, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
122.6 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Creek, WI
Tom Fisk
Kimberly, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Creek, WI to Kimberly, WI covers 122.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Howell Avenue, West Drexel Avenue, I 41 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.3 miles from Oak Creek, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Howell Avenue | — | — |
| West Drexel Avenue | — | — |
| I 41 North | — | — |
| North-South Freeway | — | — |
| Airport Freeway | — | — |
| US 41 North | — | — |
| US 10 | — | — |
| US 10 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Howell Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek, WI and Kimberly, WI.
1
Start on East Puetz Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Puetz Road
2
Turn right onto South Howell Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Howell Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Drexel Avenue
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
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I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
5
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North-South Freeway
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
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I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
7
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
25 mi
·
30 min
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I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 10 East, WI 441 North
13
Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
14
Continue on Tri-County Expressway
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Tri-County Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward CTH CE: College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
CTH CE: College Avenue
16
Keep slight right
509 ft
·
12 sec
17
Turn straight onto County Road CE
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
County Road CE
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road CE
19
Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
County Road CE
20
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
21
Turn left onto Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Railroad Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Railroad Street
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Railroad Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Railroad Street
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Kimberly Avenue
66 ft
·
1 sec
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West Kimberly Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.3 miles from Oak Creek, WI, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.3 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kimberly, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oak Creek, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oak Creek, WI
This is one driving day of about 122.6 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Oak Creek, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.3 miles from Oak Creek, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.17 one way
$38.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.04 | $42.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.07 | $54.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.87 | $5.88 |
| Efficient EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.73 | $4.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49 | 0 | $17.16 | $7.85 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Kimberly, WI
Afternoon in Kimberly on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
122.6 mi in 2h 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Howell Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oak Creek, WI to Kimberly, WI is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oak Creek, WI to Kimberly, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 122.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oak Creek, WI to Kimberly, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kimberly, WI before heading back.
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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