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

The driving distance from Menasha, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
118.96 mi
01h 52m
Flight
95.53 mi
153.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.53 mi
Kilometers
153.74 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.96 mi
Kilometers
191.44 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Creek
Sat, May 16, 10:53 AM CDT
Return by in Menasha
Sat, May 16, 12:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menasha
2026-05-16T09:01
Arrive Oak Creek
Sat, May 16, 10:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menasha
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Wayne
WI

Human settlement in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Menasha
56.7 mi
00h 56m
To Oak Creek
62.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    24 m · 4 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Racine Street

    58 m · 4 sec · Racine Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1990 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tayco Street

    149 m · 8 sec · Tayco Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    1731 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Commercial Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Commercial Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Winneconne Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    98 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    42 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    1198 ft · 29 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1671 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    96 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North-South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Drexel Avenue

    1848 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Puetz Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Puetz Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menasha and Oak Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Winneconne Avenue
97.4 mi · 82%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 4%
North-South Freeway
3.16 mi · 3%
East Puetz Road
2.5 mi · 2%
I 41 South
1.32 mi · 1%
West Drexel Avenue
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Winneconne Avenue

Merge slight left

96 mi · 01h 47m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
95.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 56m from Menasha
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menasha and Rain Showers Likely near Oak Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Menasha and 62.3 miles from Oak Creek.

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

The direct path is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menasha and Rain Showers Likely near Oak Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

28 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

35 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

56 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menasha and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 95.53 mi (153.74 km).

Menasha

#1 Menasha

City in Calumet and Winnebago counties in Wisconsin, United States

Population15,603
Coordinates44.2022100, -88.4465000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Oak Creek

#2 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Broad Street (-88.446502, 44.202033)
End: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.89 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.68
8.4 gal · 31.78 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.84 $31.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.86 $35.73
Premium $4.65 $19.55 $39.09
Diesel $5.30 $22.28 $44.55

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Menasha and Oak Creek. The current time is 09:01:44.

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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.