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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Halfway Point
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Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost
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.
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Start on Main Street
37 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
2006 ft · 42 sec · Genesee Street
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Continue on County Highway C
812 ft · 22 sec · County Highway C
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 East
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
18.1 mi · 20 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1991 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1477 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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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 Delafield 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.
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.
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.
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.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elm Grove.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delafield and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 29.88 mi (48.09 km).
#1 Delafield
Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 8,935 |
| Coordinates | 43.0608400, -88.4037100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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