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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Quick Snapshot
Road
329.66 mi
06h 12m
Flight
284.66 mi
458.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.66 mi
Kilometers
458.11 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.66 mi
Kilometers
530.54 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, May 13, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Creek
Wed, May 13, 8:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Creek
2026-05-12T20:00
Arrive Somerset
Wed, May 13, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Creek
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Oak Creek
164.6 mi
03h 06m
To Somerset
165.1 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Puetz Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

    2468 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH

    78 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto State Highway 65

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 120th Street

    40 m · 8 sec · 120th Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto 120th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Highway E

    4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway E

    2113 ft · 33 sec · County Highway E

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road E

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road E

  28. 28

    Turn sharp right onto County Road I

    5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I

    19 m · 2 sec · County Road I

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road I

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    115 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
138 mi · 42%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 28%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 19%
County Road I
6.67 mi · 2%
I 41 North
6.33 mi · 2%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
284.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
03h 06m from Oak Creek
Leave By
11:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Tomah

20 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 284.66 mi (458.11 km).

Oak Creek

#1 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Somerset

#2 Somerset

Village in St.

Population4,418
Coordinates45.1244100, -92.6735400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Creek (-87.86314, 42.88585)
End: Somerset (-92.67354, 45.12441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.63 gal
44.03 L · about $43.86
Round trip
$87.71
23.26 gal · 88.06 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.7 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Creek and Somerset. The current time is 20:00:18.

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.