How far is Milton, WI from Oak Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Milton, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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.
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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 19m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Oak Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Oak Creek.
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Start on Rogers Street
31 m · 7 sec · Rogers Street
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Turn right onto College Street
1435 ft · 1 min · College Street
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Turn right onto Parkview Drive
146 m · 19 sec · Parkview Drive
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Turn left onto East High Street
553 ft · 17 sec · East High Street
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Turn right onto South Janesville Street
1368 ft · 29 sec · South Janesville Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 59
3273 ft · 1 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
123 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2470 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on State Highway 59
1151 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 59
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Turn left onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 20
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on North Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Street
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Turn left onto I 43 North
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Drexel Avenue
1848 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue
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Turn right onto South Howell Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue
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Turn left onto East Puetz Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · 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 Milton and Oak Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Milton and Partly Sunny near Oak Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Oak Creek?
The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 34 miles from Milton and 36.6 miles from Oak Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Milton and Partly Sunny near Oak Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake
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 Potter Lake.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 55.3 mi (88.99 km).
#1 Milton
City in Rock County, Wisconsin
| Population | 3,126 |
| Coordinates | 42.7755600, -88.9440000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.21 | $26.41 |
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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