How far is Oak Creek, WI from Thiensville, WI?

The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Thiensville, WI is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.5 mi
00h 50m
Flight
24.99 mi
40.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.99 mi
Kilometers
40.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.5 mi
Kilometers
47.47 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thiensville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Creek
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Thiensville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Milwaukee
WI

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

From Oak Creek
14.7 mi
00h 25m
To Thiensville
14.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Thiensville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Puetz Road

    33 m · 10 sec · East Puetz Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Chicago Road

    2693 ft · 1 min · South Chicago Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Forest Hill Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Forest Hill Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nicholson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Nicholson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on East-West Freeway

    1982 ft · 34 sec · East-West Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 North: Green Bay

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    9.5 mi · 13 min · North-South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward East Brown Deer Road

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    85 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Brown Deer Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Brown Deer Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    76 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Green Bay Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Green Bay Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cedarburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Cedarburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1815 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Green Bay Road

    2401 ft · 1 min · Green Bay Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Freistadt Road

    576 ft · 22 sec · East Freistadt Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Vernon Avenue

    150 m · 22 sec · Vernon Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vernon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
9.48 mi · 32%
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
4.14 mi · 14%
Nicholson Avenue
2.52 mi · 9%
Cedarburg Road
2.5 mi · 8%
Lake Freeway
2.28 mi · 8%
West Brown Deer Road
2.24 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

9.48 mi · 00h 13m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milwaukee
00h 25m from Oak Creek
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Creek and Mostly Sunny near Thiensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Thiensville?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Oak Creek and 14.7 miles from Thiensville.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Creek and Mostly Sunny near Thiensville.

Stop Ideas Near Milwaukee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milwaukee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 1.6 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 1.7 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milwaukee.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

1 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

11 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

36 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

81 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Thiensville. Straight-line distance: 24.99 mi (40.21 km).

Oak Creek

#1 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Thiensville

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,116
Coordinates43.2375100, -87.9787000
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Creek (-87.86314, 42.88585)
End: Thiensville (-87.9787, 43.23751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.85
Premium $4.65 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $5.30 $5.52 $11.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Creek and Thiensville. The current time is 00:23:23.

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.