How far is North Hudson, WI from Oak Creek, WI?

The driving distance from North Hudson, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 326.8 miles (526 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
326.82 mi
05h 04m
Flight
283.61 mi
456.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.61 mi
Kilometers
456.42 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.82 mi
Kilometers
525.97 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM CDT
Return by in North Hudson
Sat, Apr 18, 1:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hudson
2026-04-18T03:46
Arrive Oak Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Hudson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From North Hudson
161.9 mi
02h 32m
To Oak Creek
165 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Hudson and Oak Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on St Croix St North

    17 m · 8 sec · St Croix St North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sixth Street North

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Sixth Street North

  3. 3

    Continue on Second Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Second Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Eau Claire, River Falls

    2584 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    177 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North-South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Drexel Avenue

    1848 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Puetz Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Puetz Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
239 mi · 73%
I 94
64.2 mi · 20%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 1%
Zoo Freeway
3.96 mi · 1%
North-South Freeway
3.16 mi · 1%
East Puetz Road
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
283.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
02h 32m from North Hudson
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving North Hudson 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 North Hudson to Oak Creek?

The road trip is about 326.8 miles (526 km) and usually takes 05h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.9 miles from North Hudson and 165 miles from Oak Creek.

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

The direct path is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.48 one way or $86.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around North Hudson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Creek.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

30 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hudson and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 283.61 mi (456.42 km).

North Hudson

#1 North Hudson

Village in St.

Population3,833
Coordinates44.9930200, -92.7568700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Oak Creek

#2 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: St Croix St North (-92.756871, 44.992957)
End: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.53 gal
43.66 L · about $43.48
Round trip
$86.96
23.06 gal · 87.32 L
Estimated CO2
102.5 kg one way
Round trip: 204.9 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.48 $86.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.04 $98.07
Premium $4.65 $53.66 $107.32
Diesel $5.30 $61.16 $122.31

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Hudson and Oak Creek. The current time is 03:46:30.

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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.