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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport
2201 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 43, I 94 West, I 894 Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 43 South, I 894: Madison, Fond du Lac
911 ft · 15 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 left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
22.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: East Troy
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto North Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
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Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 59
805 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 59
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Turn left onto State Highway 59
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2463 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
120 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2852 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 59
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Turn right onto South Janesville Street
1648 ft · 47 sec · South Janesville Street
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Turn left onto East High Street
2167 ft · 1 min · East High Street
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Turn right onto Rogers Street
997 ft · 44 sec · Rogers Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Potter Lake.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Milton. Straight-line distance: 55.3 mi (88.99 km).
#1 Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.8858500, -87.8631400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
City in Rock County, Wisconsin
| Population | 3,126 |
| Coordinates | 42.7755600, -88.9440000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-88.944, 42.77556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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