How far is Oak Creek, WI from East Troy, WI?

The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to East Troy, WI is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
37.72 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.32 mi
45.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.32 mi
Kilometers
45.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.72 mi
Kilometers
60.71 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Creek
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive East Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
New Berlin
WI

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

From Oak Creek
18.8 mi
00h 25m
To East Troy
18.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and East Troy.

  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

    22.4 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: East Troy

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    58 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Street

    72 m · 5 sec · North Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    525 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto County Highway ES

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway ES

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Division Street

    65 m · 5 sec · Division Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    65 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street

    59 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
22.4 mi · 59%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 12%
North-South Freeway
2.49 mi · 7%
East Puetz Road
2.44 mi · 6%
I 41 North
2.14 mi · 6%
West Drexel Avenue
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

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

22.4 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Berlin
00h 25m from Oak Creek
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Creek and Mostly Sunny near East Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to East Troy?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

New Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Oak Creek and 18.9 miles from East Troy.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Creek and Mostly Sunny near East Troy.

Stop Ideas Near New Berlin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Berlin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Berlin.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

15 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

17 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

33 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

78 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and East Troy. Straight-line distance: 28.32 mi (45.58 km).

Oak Creek

#1 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
East Troy

#2 East Troy

Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population4,058
Coordinates42.7852900, -88.4051000
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Creek (-87.86314, 42.88585)
End: East Troy (-88.4051, 42.78529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.04 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.03
2.66 gal · 10.08 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.02 $10.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.65 $6.19 $12.38
Diesel $5.30 $7.05 $14.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Creek and East Troy. The current time is 03:12:11.

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.