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

The driving distance from Koshkonong, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
69.64 mi
01h 15m
Flight
53.56 mi
86.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.56 mi
Kilometers
86.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.64 mi
Kilometers
112.08 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Creek
Tue, May 12, 7:31 PM CDT
Return by in Koshkonong
Tue, May 12, 8:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Koshkonong
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Oak Creek
Tue, May 12, 7:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Koshkonong
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
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Koshkonong
33.4 mi
00h 37m
To Oak Creek
36.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Whitewater, Edgerton

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway N

    7.7 mi · 11 min · County Highway N

  4. 4

    Continue on East County Road N

    1180 ft · 22 sec · East County Road N

  5. 5

    Continue on East County Road N

    567 ft · 19 sec · East County Road N

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  10. 10

    Continue on North Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 43 North

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North-South Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Drexel Avenue

    1848 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Puetz Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Puetz Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Koshkonong 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 North
26.9 mi · 39%
County Highway N
7.69 mi · 11%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 11%
State Highway 20
7.43 mi · 11%
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5%
North-South Freeway
3.16 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
00h 37m from Koshkonong
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Koshkonong and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Koshkonong and 36.2 miles from Oak Creek.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Koshkonong and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Potter Lake, 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 Potter Lake.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Koshkonong and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 53.56 mi (86.19 km).

Koshkonong

#1 Koshkonong

Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Population3,782
Coordinates42.8461200, -88.9192800
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Oak Creek

#2 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: WI 26 South (-88.919324, 42.84615)
End: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Koshkonong and Oak Creek. The current time is 18:15:53.

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.