How far is Oak Creek, WI from Ladysmith, WI?
The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Ladysmith, WI is about 302.2 miles (486.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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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 06h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Creek and Ladysmith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Ladysmith.
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Start on East Puetz Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road
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Turn right onto South Howell Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue
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Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
2468 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
3138 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
3267 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
665 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10, CTH R: Osseo, Augusta
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto 10th Street
1 km · 1 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10
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Turn left onto County Road R
2667 ft · 53 sec · County Road R
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Continue on County Highway R
6.8 mi · 12 min · County Highway R
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 27
34.6 mi · 51 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on South 3rd Street
2958 ft · 50 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
20.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on West 9th Street South
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 9th Street South
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Turn right onto Miner Avenue West
1663 ft · 1 min · Miner Avenue West
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Turn right
135 m · 33 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Creek and Ladysmith.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 39 North
Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Creek and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ladysmith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Ladysmith?
The road trip is about 302.2 miles (486.4 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.9 miles from Oak Creek and 151.2 miles from Ladysmith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.20 one way or $80.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Creek and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ladysmith.
Stop Ideas Near Mauston
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 Mauston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Ladysmith. Straight-line distance: 239.75 mi (385.84 km).
#1 Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.8858500, -87.8631400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ladysmith
City in and county seat of Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,054 |
| Coordinates | 45.4630200, -91.1040400 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladysmith (-91.10404, 45.46302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $40.20 | $80.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.34 | $90.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.61 | $99.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.54 | $113.08 |
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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