I41 corridor through Appleton named worst commute in Wisconsin
Mar 09, 2026
If you feel like traffic is getting to you on your morning drive through Appleton, youre not alone. A new poll has named it the most stressful commute in Wisconsin.According to a survey by personal injury law firm Munley Law, th
e US-41/I-41 corridor from Oshkosh through Appleton to Green Bay ranks No. 1 on the states angriest commutes list. Respondents cited daily slowdowns, busy interchanges, and heavy traffic during major events, especially Green Bay Packers home games, as top frustrations.The stretch, once considered a relatively quiet highway, has become a central route for the Fox Valleys economy and daily travel.Milwaukees I-94 through downtown and Madisons I-94/I-90 junction took second and third place on the Wisconsin list. Nationally, Marylands BaltimoreWashington Parkway was ranked the most stressful commute overall.Survey organizers said mapping these high-stress routes helps highlight where driver tension tends to build, possibly contributing to aggressive driving and collisions.Editor's note: This web story was written by a human author with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools. All content has been reviewed and edited by the author for accuracy and clarity.
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