How far is Greendale, WI from Oakwood, WI?
The driving distance from Greendale, WI to Oakwood, WI is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greendale and Oakwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greendale and Oakwood.
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Start on Schoolway
8 m · 7 sec · Schoolway
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1637 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southway
1171 ft · 55 sec · Southway
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Turn right onto West Loomis Road
1600 ft · 40 sec · West Loomis Road
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Turn left onto West College Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West College Avenue
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Turn right onto South 51st Street
1 mi · 2 min · South 51st Street
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Turn left onto West Rawson Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Rawson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, I 94 East
2432 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
2.3 mi · 2 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 100: Ryan Road
1710 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 100 East: Ryan Road East
134 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto West Ryan Road
1599 ft · 36 sec · West Ryan Road
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
1 mi · 3 min · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto West Oakwood Road
2212 ft · 1 min · West Oakwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Oakwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greendale and Oakwood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North-South Freeway
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
2.25 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Greendale and Rain Showers near Oakwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greendale to Oakwood?
The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
South Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Greendale and 4.8 miles from Oakwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Greendale and Rain Showers near Oakwood.
Stop Ideas Near South Milwaukee
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 South Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greendale and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 6.75 mi (10.86 km).
#1 Greendale
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,127 |
| Coordinates | 42.9405700, -87.9959200 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakwood
Situated within Milwaukee County in southeastern Wisconsin, this area is an unincorporated community wholly contained within the city of Oak Creek.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8580700, -87.9245300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakwood (-87.92453, 42.85807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.12 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $2.10 | $4.21 |
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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