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

The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Milton, WI is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
68.02 mi
01h 34m
Flight
55.3 mi
88.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.3 mi
Kilometers
88.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.02 mi
Kilometers
109.47 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, May 21, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Oak Creek
Fri, May 22, 1:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Creek
2026-05-21T22:01
Arrive Milton
Thu, May 21, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Oak Creek
33.9 mi
00h 47m
To Milton
34.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport

    2201 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 43, I 94 West, I 894 Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 43 South, I 894: Madison, Fond du Lac

    911 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  11. 11

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

    22.4 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: East Troy

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    58 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 59

    805 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 59

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 59

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2463 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    120 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2852 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 59

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Janesville Street

    1648 ft · 47 sec · South Janesville Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East High Street

    2167 ft · 1 min · East High Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Rogers Street

    997 ft · 44 sec · Rogers Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
23.6 mi · 35%
State Highway 59
11.4 mi · 17%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 11%
State Highway 20
7.43 mi · 11%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 7%
East Puetz Road
2.44 mi · 4%
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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
55.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
00h 47m from Oak Creek
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oak Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Oak Creek and 34.1 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oak Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Milton. Straight-line distance: 55.3 mi (88.99 km).

Oak Creek

#1 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Milton

City in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population3,126
Coordinates42.7755600, -88.9440000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Creek (-87.86314, 42.88585)
End: Milton (-88.944, 42.77556)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.65 $11.17 $22.34
Diesel $5.30 $12.73 $25.46

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Creek and Milton. The current time is 22:01:45.

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.