Where is Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA?

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Where is Fond du Lac Located? - Fond du Lac is a city located in the Fond du Lac County of Wisconsin, United States. Fond du Lac lies between 38.5698417 Degrees North latitudes and 77.2669261 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

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Where is Fond du Lac?: The Google Map showing the location of Fond du Lac in the U.S. state of Wisconsin.

Where is Fond du Lac Located?

Fond du Lac is a city located in the Fond du Lac County of Wisconsin, United States. Fond du Lac lies between 38.5698417 Degrees North latitudes and 77.2669261 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Fond du Lac city is 44678 people and the city has a total area of 19.22 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityFond du Lac
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
State CapitalMadison
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude43.7730° N
Longitude88.4471° W
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Land Area18.51 sq mi
Water Area0.28 sq mi
Total Area18.79 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)44,678 (2020 Census)
Population Density2,414 per sq mi
ZIP Codes54935, 54936, 54937
Area Code920
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code55-26250
Congressional District6th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

  • North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin — 3 mi North
  • Ripon, Wisconsin — 20 mi West
  • Waupun, Wisconsin — 20 mi South
  • Plymouth, Wisconsin — 24 mi East
  • Lomira, Wisconsin — 22 mi South
  • West Bend, Wisconsin — 34 mi Southeast
  • Oshkosh, Wisconsin — 21 mi North
  • Sheboygan, Wisconsin — 38 mi East
  • Beaver Dam, Wisconsin — 34 mi Southwest
  • Appleton, Wisconsin — 42 mi North

Driving Distances from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
North Fond du LacWisconsin37 min
RiponWisconsin2025 min
WaupunWisconsin2025 min
OshkoshWisconsin2125 min
LomiraWisconsin2228 min
PlymouthWisconsin2430 min
Beaver DamWisconsin3440 min
West BendWisconsin3440 min
SheboyganWisconsin3845 min
MilwaukeeWisconsin651 hr 10 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

CategoryInformation
Airport NameFond du Lac County Airport
IATA CodeFLD
PortPort facilities on Lake Winnebago
Major HighwaysInterstate 41, U.S. Route 41, U.S. Route 151, Wisconsin Highway 23, Wisconsin Highway 26
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station is Columbus or Milwaukee
Local Bus/Transit ServiceFond du Lac Area Transit
  • Interstate 41 - Major north-south interstate connecting Fond du Lac with Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh and Milwaukee.
  • U.S. Route 151 - Four-lane highway providing direct access to Madison and northeastern Wisconsin.
  • Wisconsin Highway 23 - East-west route linking the city with Plymouth, Sheboygan and Dodge County.
  • Wisconsin Highway 26 - Regional highway connecting Fond du Lac with Waupun, Rosendale and Janesville.

What are top Places to Visit in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Landmark NameType
Lakeside ParkCity Park
Lake WinnebagoLake
Children's Museum of Fond du LacMuseum
Thelma Sadoff Center for the ArtsArts Center
Fond du Lac LighthouseHistoric Landmark
Fond du Lac County FairgroundsEvent Venue
Marsh Haven Nature CenterNature Center
Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)State Forest
Rolling Meadows Golf CourseGolf Course
Downtown Fond du Lac Historic DistrictHistoric District

Colleges and Universities in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Moraine Park Technical CollegePublicTechnical CollegeCareer, technical and workforce education
Marian UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, nursing and business programs
University of Wisconsin–OshkoshPublicUniversityResearch, education and health sciences
Fond du Lac School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictComprehensive public education

Waterbodies in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac River, East Branch Fond du Lac River, West Branch Fond du Lac River, DeNeveu Creek, Kiekhaefer Park Pond, Wolf River, Upper Fox River

Golf Courses in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Rolling Meadows Golf Course, Whispering Springs Golf Club, South Hills Golf & Country Club, Oakgreen Golf Course, Mascoutin Golf Club, Fox Hills Resort

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin — Key Historical Facts

  • Fond du Lac, meaning "bottom of the lake" in French, was established at the southern end of Lake Winnebago by French fur traders during the early nineteenth century.
  • The city officially developed in the 1830s and became an important transportation and commercial center because of its location on major overland and water routes.
  • During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Fond du Lac grew through lumber processing, manufacturing, agriculture, and railroad expansion.
  • The city became known for producing machinery, household appliances, and industrial equipment, helping shape its strong manufacturing economy.
  • Today, Fond du Lac serves as the county seat and remains an important center for manufacturing, healthcare, education, recreation, and tourism in east-central Wisconsin.

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