How far is Lake Geneva, WI from Oak Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Lake Geneva, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Geneva and Oak Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Geneva and Oak Creek.
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Start on West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 50
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 50
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 120 North, CTH H North: Lake Geneva, Burlington
1250 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120
3 m · 1 sec · State Highway 120
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 120
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Turn right onto State Highway 36
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on State Highway 36
714 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 36
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Continue on Highway 36
2212 ft · 1 min · Highway 36
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Continue on Spring Valley Road
1156 ft · 22 sec · Spring Valley Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Turn straight onto Milwaukee Avenue
6.8 mi · 11 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 36
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Loomis Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Loomis Road
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Turn right onto West Ryan Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Ryan Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ryan Road
8.3 mi · 14 min · West Ryan Road
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Turn slight left
757 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto South Chicago Road
1.2 mi · 2 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 Lake Geneva 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.
West Ryan Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ryan Road
8.28 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Geneva 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 Lake Geneva to Oak Creek?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Lake Geneva and 26.9 miles from Oak Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Geneva and Mostly Sunny near Oak Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Waterford
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 Waterford.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Geneva and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 35.36 mi (56.91 km).
#1 Lake Geneva
Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,096 |
| Coordinates | 42.5916800, -88.4334300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
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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