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

The driving distance from Evansville, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.79 mi
01h 45m
Flight
73.13 mi
117.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.13 mi
Kilometers
117.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.79 mi
Kilometers
146.12 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Creek
Sun, May 31, 3:38 AM CDT
Return by in Evansville
Sun, May 31, 5:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-31T01:53
Arrive Oak Creek
Sun, May 31, 3:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
La Grange
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Evansville
44 mi
00h 52m
To Oak Creek
46.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Madison Street

    6 m · 5 sec · South Madison Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 14

    15 mi · 21 min · US Highway 14

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    107 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Milton Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · Milton Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 59, CTH M: Whitewater, Milton

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 59

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2470 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1151 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 59

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  16. 16

    Continue on North Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I 43 North

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North-South Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Drexel Avenue

    1848 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Puetz Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Puetz Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 North
26.9 mi · 30%
US Highway 14
15 mi · 17%
State Highway 59
10.7 mi · 12%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 8%
State Highway 20
7.43 mi · 8%
Milton Avenue
4.97 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 43 North

Merge slight left

26.6 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
00h 52m from Evansville
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Oak Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Evansville and 46.8 miles from Oak Creek.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Oak Creek.

Stop Ideas Near La Grange

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Grange, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Grange.

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

33 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

57 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 73.13 mi (117.69 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,556
Coordinates42.7802800, -89.2992800
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Oak Creek

#2 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: South Madison Street (-89.299207, 42.780281)
End: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
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.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.13
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.07 $24.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.61 $27.22
Premium $4.65 $14.89 $29.79
Diesel $5.30 $16.97 $33.95

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Evansville and Oak Creek. The current time is 01:53:25.

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.