How far is Oak Creek, WI from Shorewood, WI?
The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Shorewood, WI is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Creek and Shorewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Shorewood.
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Start on East Puetz Road
33 m · 10 sec · East Puetz Road
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Turn left onto South Chicago Road
2693 ft · 1 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn left onto East Forest Hill Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Forest Hill Avenue
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Turn right onto Nicholson Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Nicholson Avenue
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Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
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Continue on Lake Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway
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Continue on East-West Freeway
1982 ft · 34 sec · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay
1464 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 North: Green Bay
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3.5 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 190 East: Capitol Drive
744 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Capitol Drive
1.7 mi · 5 min · West Capitol Drive
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Continue on East Capitol Drive
21 m · 10 sec · East Capitol Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Creek and Shorewood.
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.
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
Turn left onto John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
4.14 mi · 00h 06m
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 Shorewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Shorewood?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Saint Francis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Oak Creek and 9.1 miles from Shorewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shorewood.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Francis
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 Saint Francis.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Shorewood. Straight-line distance: 14.11 mi (22.7 km).
#1 Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.8858500, -87.8631400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shorewood
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 13,117 |
| Coordinates | 43.0891800, -87.8875800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shorewood (-87.88758, 43.08918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
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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