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Trip from Oconto, WI to Abrams, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

23m

Distance

15.9 mi

26 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Oconto, WI, WI

Oconto, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Abrams, WI, WI

Abrams, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Oconto to Abrams is 15.9 miles and takes about 23 minutes via US 41 Business and US 141, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward trip focused primarily on highway travel. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger journey. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, making it a flexible option for your travel plans.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 10.2 miles on US 41 Business, offering a consistent pace. The journey also incorporates Main Street and a portion of US 141. The road character is largely defined by these main arteries, suggesting a smooth and efficient travel experience rather than winding backroads. Expect clear signage and predictable driving conditions for most of the 15.9 miles.

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.
US 41 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

676 ft 586 ft

Total Climb

123 ft

Total Descent

33 ft

Highest Point

676 ft

~15.9 mi in

Elevation Range

91 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 Business and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH Y / Main Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH Y / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 41 BUS / Brazeau Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 41 Business): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CTH Y / Main Street

Turn right onto CTH Y / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 41 BUS / Brazeau Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 41 BUS / Brazeau Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 41 Business

Take the ramp onto US 41 Business toward US 41 South: Green Bay, Appleton

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 41 South: Green Bay, Appleton
5
12.3 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward US 141 North: Iron Mountain

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 187 Toward US 141 North: Iron Mountain
4
14.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | CTH E / County Highway E

Turn right onto CTH E / County Highway E

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Oconto, WI to Abrams, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Appleton along the way.

Appleton

2.1 mi in | ~4m | via US 41 Business

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 41 Business 10.2 mi 12m
Main Street 1.3 mi 2m
US 141 1.3 mi 1m
County Highway EE 0.9 mi 2m
Smith Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Brazeau Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Chicago Street 0.3 mi 1m
County Highway E 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 41 Business — 10.2 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oconto, WI and Abrams, WI.

1

Start on CTH S

89 ft · 7 sec · Park Avenue
2

Turn right onto CTH Y

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto Chicago Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Chicago Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 41 BUS

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Brazeau Avenue
5

Continue on US 41 BUS

0.8 mi · 1 min · Smith Avenue
6

Take the ramp onto US 41 Business

10 mi · 12 min · US 41 Business
Toward US 41 South: Green Bay, Appleton
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Exit 187 Toward US 141 North: Iron Mountain
8

Merge onto US 141

0.7 mi · 48 sec · US 141
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
10

Turn left onto US 141

0.6 mi · 40 sec · US 141
11

Turn right onto CTH E

0.3 mi · 35 sec · County Highway E
12

Continue on CTH EE

0.9 mi · 2 min · County Highway EE
13

Turn right onto Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
14

Turn left onto Oak Orchard Road

17 ft · 0 sec · Oak Orchard Road
15

Arrive at destination

Oak Orchard Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.49 one way

$4.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.73 $5.46
premium $4.89 $3.06 $6.12
diesel $5.61 $3.51 $7.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.39 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Oconto, WI

Morning in Oconto on Saturday

Local time

10:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abrams, WI

Morning in Abrams on Saturday

Local time

10:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°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

20 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

23m 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 Oconto, WI to Abrams, WI covers 15.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 41 Business, Main Street, US 141. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8 miles from Oconto, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.49 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 straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH Y / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 41 BUS / Brazeau Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 41 Business): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Oconto, WI to Abrams, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Appleton along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 586 ft to 676 ft elevation with about 123 ft of total climbing.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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