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

The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Beloit, WI is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
80.17 mi
01h 39m
Flight
64.82 mi
104.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.82 mi
Kilometers
104.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.17 mi
Kilometers
129.02 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beloit
Wed, Apr 15, 8:43 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Creek
2026-04-15T07:04
Arrive Beloit
Wed, Apr 15, 8:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Creek
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
Troy
WI

Township in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Oak Creek
40 mi
00h 49m
To Beloit
40.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Puetz Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

    2468 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit

    1522 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gardner Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gardner Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2833 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on East Grand Avenue

    1442 ft · 54 sec · East Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    3047 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    1075 ft · 39 sec · Woodward Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Avenue

    155 m · 37 sec · White Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
63.1 mi · 79%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 6%
North-South Freeway
2.49 mi · 3%
East Puetz Road
2.44 mi · 3%
I 41 North
2.14 mi · 3%
Gardner Street
1.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
64.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 49m from Oak Creek
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Oak Creek and 40.1 miles from Beloit.

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

The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

46 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

46 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

52 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Beloit. Straight-line distance: 64.82 mi (104.32 km).

Oak Creek

#1 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Beloit

#2 Beloit

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population7,716
Coordinates42.5083500, -89.0317800
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Creek (-87.86314, 42.88585)
End: Beloit (-89.03178, 42.50835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.34
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.67 $21.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.04 $24.07
Premium $4.65 $13.17 $26.34
Diesel $5.30 $15.01 $30.02

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Creek and Beloit. The current time is 07:04:01.

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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.