How far is Beaver Dam, WI from Oak Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Beaver Dam, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaver Dam and Oak Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Dam and Oak Creek.
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Start on the route
13 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
42 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Maple Avenue
42 m · 10 sec · West Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
120 m · 15 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 33
8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Washington Street
1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Barstow Street
1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street
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Turn straight onto Vine Street
791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33
46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 45 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 Beaver Dam 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
37.7 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Beaver Dam and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oak Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beaver Dam to Oak Creek?
The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Beaver Dam and 50.8 miles from Oak Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Beaver Dam and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oak Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
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 Richfield.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Beaver Dam, WI
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaver Dam and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 63.02 mi (101.42 km).
#1 Beaver Dam
City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.4577700, -88.8373300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
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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