How far is Oak Creek, WI from Rochester, WI?
The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Rochester, WI is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Creek and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Rochester.
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Start on East Puetz Road
33 m · 7 sec · East Puetz Road
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Turn right onto South Chicago Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn right onto West Ryan Road
8.5 mi · 14 min · West Ryan Road
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Continue on West Ryan Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Ryan Road
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Turn left onto West Loomis Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · West Loomis Road
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Continue on State Highway 36
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
687 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
1575 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Creek and Rochester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Ryan Road
Turn right onto West Ryan Road
8.46 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Rochester?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Oak Creek and 12.4 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 20.85 mi (33.55 km).
#1 Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.8858500, -87.8631400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,880 |
| Coordinates | 42.7414100, -88.2242600 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochester (-88.22426, 42.74141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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