How far is Oak Creek, WI from Somerset, WI?
The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Somerset, WI is about 329.6 miles (530.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.7 miles (458.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Creek and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Somerset.
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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 · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
3138 ft · 49 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 right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
3267 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
665 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 65
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 120th Street
40 m · 8 sec · 120th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 120th Street
3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street
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Turn left onto County Highway E
4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway E
2113 ft · 33 sec · County Highway E
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Continue on County Road E
1.4 km · 1 min · County Road E
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Turn sharp right onto County Road I
5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I
19 m · 2 sec · County Road I
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road I
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I
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Turn right onto Main Street
115 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Creek and Somerset.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
137 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Somerset?
The road trip is about 329.6 miles (530.5 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.6 miles from Oak Creek and 165.1 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.7 miles (458.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.86 one way or $87.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas
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 Camp Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 284.66 mi (458.11 km).
#1 Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.8858500, -87.8631400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
Village in St.
| Population | 4,418 |
| Coordinates | 45.1244100, -92.6735400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-92.67354, 45.12441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $43.86 | $87.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.46 | $98.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.13 | $108.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.69 | $123.37 |
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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