How far is Oak Creek, WI from Combined Locks, WI?

The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Combined Locks, WI is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.4 mi
02h 28m
Flight
97.98 mi
157.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.98 mi
Kilometers
157.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.4 mi
Kilometers
198.6 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Combined Locks
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 12:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Creek
2026-04-15T07:05
Arrive Combined Locks
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Theresa
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Oak Creek
61.7 mi
01h 14m
To Combined Locks
61.7 mi
01h 14m

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
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Combined Locks.

  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 right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    24.6 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    74.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point

    1578 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North

    2662 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Tri-County Expressway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Tri-County Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH CE: College Avenue

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    155 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto County Road CE

    1649 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE

    49 m · 3 sec · County Road CE

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE

    1520 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    532 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1147 ft · 23 sec · Railroad Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marcella Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Marcella Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Marcella Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Marcella Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Kennedy Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Kennedy Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1811 ft · 54 sec · South Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wallace Street

    2587 ft · 1 min · Wallace Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wallace Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
74.4 mi · 60%
I 41 North
26.7 mi · 22%
Tri-County Expressway
6.47 mi · 5%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 4%
North-South Freeway
2.49 mi · 2%
East Puetz Road
2.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

74.4 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
98 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Theresa
01h 14m from Oak Creek
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oak Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Combined Locks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Combined Locks?

The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Theresa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Oak Creek and 61.7 miles from Combined Locks.

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

The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oak Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Combined Locks.

Stop Ideas Near Theresa

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

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

BUS

Waupun, WI

25 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

26 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

30 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Columbus

49 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Combined Locks. Straight-line distance: 97.98 mi (157.69 km).

Oak Creek

#1 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Combined Locks

#2 Combined Locks

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population3,607
Coordinates44.2658200, -88.3142700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Creek (-87.86314, 42.88585)
End: Combined Locks (-88.31427, 44.26582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.48 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.81
8.7 gal · 32.96 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.40 $32.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.50 $37.00
Premium $4.65 $20.24 $40.49
Diesel $5.30 $23.07 $46.14

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 Combined Locks. The current time is 07:05:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.