How far is Oak Creek, WI from Paddock Lake, WI?

The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Paddock Lake, WI is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
35.44 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.59 mi
39.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.59 mi
Kilometers
39.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.44 mi
Kilometers
57.04 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paddock Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Creek
2026-04-18T10:21
Arrive Paddock Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Sturtevant
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin

From Oak Creek
17.7 mi
00h 24m
To Paddock Lake
17.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Paddock Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on East Puetz Road

    33 m · 7 sec · East Puetz Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Chicago Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chicago Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Ryan Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West Ryan Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago

    3042 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva

    1398 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva

    65 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto 75th Street

    7.9 mi · 12 min · 75th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 248th Avenue

    1689 ft · 1 min · 248th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 69th Place

    156 m · 23 sec · 69th Place

  12. 12

    Continue on 245th Avenue

    119 m · 17 sec · 245th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 244th Avenue

    1478 ft · 1 min · 244th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 244th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
20.3 mi · 57%
75th Street
7.94 mi · 22%
West Ryan Road
4.13 mi · 12%
South Chicago Road
1.17 mi · 3%
I 41 South
0.85 mi · 2%
248th Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

20.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturtevant
00h 24m from Oak Creek
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Paddock Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Paddock Lake?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Sturtevant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Oak Creek and 17.7 miles from Paddock Lake.

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

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Paddock Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Sturtevant

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

2 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

37 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

70 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Paddock Lake. Straight-line distance: 24.59 mi (39.57 km).

Oak Creek

#1 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Paddock Lake

#2 Paddock Lake

City in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population3,232
Coordinates42.5775200, -88.1050900
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Creek (-87.86314, 42.88585)
End: Paddock Lake (-88.10509, 42.57752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Creek and Paddock Lake. The current time is 10:21:03.

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.