How far is Arbor Vitae, WI from Oak Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Arbor Vitae, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arbor Vitae and Oak Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arbor Vitae and Oak Creek.
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Start on Big Arbor Vitae Drive
137 m · 21 sec · Big Arbor Vitae Drive
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Oneida Street
71.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Oneida Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Drexel Avenue
1848 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue
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Turn right onto South Howell Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue
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Turn left onto East Puetz Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Puetz Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arbor Vitae and Oak Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Arbor Vitae and Sunny near Oak Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arbor Vitae to Oak Creek?
The road trip is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waupaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Arbor Vitae and 138.3 miles from Oak Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arbor Vitae and Sunny near Oak Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Waupaca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waupaca.
Waupaca, Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WI
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Wittenberg, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arbor Vitae and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 227.71 mi (366.47 km).
#1 Arbor Vitae
Civil town in Vilas County, Wisconsin
| Population | 3,453 |
| Coordinates | 45.9205100, -89.6634800 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.8858500, -87.8631400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.08 | $82.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.96 | $89.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.24 | $102.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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