How far is Kenosha, WI from Oak Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenosha and Oak Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha and Oak Creek.
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Start on 56th Street
81 m · 11 sec · 56th Street
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Road
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Continue on Alford Park Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Alford Park Drive
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Continue on Sheridan Road
4 mi · 6 min · Sheridan Road
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Continue on Highway 32
1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 32
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Continue on Racine Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Racine Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
999 ft · 34 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on South Marquette Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Marquette Street
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Turn straight onto Douglas Avenue
7.9 mi · 13 min · Douglas Avenue
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Continue on South Chicago Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn left onto East Puetz Road
33 m · 3 sec · 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 Kenosha and Oak Creek.
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.
Douglas Avenue
Turn straight onto Douglas Avenue
7.86 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenosha and 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 Kenosha to Oak Creek?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Racine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Kenosha and 13.1 miles from Oak Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenosha and Chance Rain Showers near Oak Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Racine
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 Racine.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 20.92 mi (33.66 km).
#1 Kenosha
The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 99,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.5847400, -87.8211900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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