How far is Delafield, WI from Oak Creek, WI?

The driving distance from Delafield, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.98 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.88 mi
48.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.88 mi
Kilometers
48.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.98 mi
Kilometers
65.95 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Creek
Sat, May 2, 10:55 AM CDT
Return by in Delafield
Sat, May 2, 11:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delafield
2026-05-02T10:12
Arrive Oak Creek
Sat, May 2, 10:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Delafield
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elm Grove
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Delafield
19.1 mi
00h 21m
To Oak Creek
21.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
31°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sat, May 2 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Delafield and Oak Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delafield and Oak Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    37 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    2006 ft · 42 sec · Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway C

    812 ft · 22 sec · County Highway C

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 East

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    18.1 mi · 20 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North-South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Drexel Avenue

    1848 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Puetz Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Puetz Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delafield and Oak Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
18.1 mi · 44%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 11%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 10%
North-South Freeway
3.16 mi · 8%
East Puetz Road
2.5 mi · 6%
I 41 South
1.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

18.1 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elm Grove
00h 21m from Delafield
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Delafield and Widespread Frost near Oak Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delafield to Oak Creek?

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elm Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Delafield and 21.9 miles from Oak Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Delafield and Widespread Frost near Oak Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Elm Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elm Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 7 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elm Grove.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

13 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

17 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

39 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

75 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delafield and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 29.88 mi (48.09 km).

Delafield

#1 Delafield

Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,935
Coordinates43.0608400, -88.4037100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Oak Creek

#2 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-88.403709, 43.060865)
End: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Delafield and Oak Creek. The current time is 10:12:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.