Origin
Outagamie County, WI
Afternoon in Outagamie County on Thursday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Outagamie County, WI to Oak Creek, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
128.8 mi
207 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Outagamie County, WI
Tom Fisk
Oak Creek, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Outagamie County, WI to Oak Creek, WI covers 128.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, County Road A, Airport Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.4 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.14 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.4 miles from Outagamie County, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 128.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 39m highway drive covering 128.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and County Road A. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.4 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 105.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and County Road A. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near CTH OO / West Northland Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.1 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9.4 mi into trip
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~17m in
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CTH OO / West Northland Avenue
Turn right onto CTH OO / West Northland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwau...
9
119.1 mi into trip
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~2h 22m in
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I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
7
123.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward Drexel Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 321
Toward Drexel Avenue
6
125.3 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
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WI 38 / South Howell Avenue
Turn right onto WI 38 / South Howell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 Outagamie County, WI to Oak Creek, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
Milwaukee
10.4 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 105.4 mi | 1h 57m |
| County Road A | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| North-South Freeway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North Lynndale Drive | 3 mi | 5m |
| East Puetz Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| West Drexel Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Howell Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 105.4 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Outagamie County, WI and Oak Creek, WI.
1
Start on Krueger Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Krueger Road
2
Turn right onto CTH A
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road A
3
Continue on CTH A; CTH JJ
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lynndale Drive
4
Enter roundabout onto CTH A
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Lynndale Drive
5
Continue on CTH A
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lynndale Drive
6
Turn right onto CTH OO
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Northland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 41; US 41
104 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; US 41
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 321
Toward Drexel Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Drexel Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto WI 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Howell Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto East Puetz Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Puetz Road
16
Arrive at destination
East Puetz Road
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.4 miles from Outagamie County, WI, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.4 miles.
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 28 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.4 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Creek, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Outagamie County, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Outagamie County, WI
This is one driving day of about 128.8 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Outagamie County, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 105.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.4 mi from Outagamie County, WI · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.4 miles from Outagamie County, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.4 miles.
Arriving in Oak Creek, WI
The final approach into Oak Creek, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oak Creek, WI.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.14 one way
$40.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.11 | $44.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.79 | $49.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
| Efficient EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.27 | $5.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.03 | $8.24 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Oak Creek, WI
Afternoon in Oak Creek on Thursday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
3 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 39m 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 Outagamie County, WI to Oak Creek, WI covers 128.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, County Road A, Airport Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.4 miles from Outagamie County, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.14 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.1 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Outagamie County, WI to Oak Creek, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
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