How far is Oak Creek, WI from Twin Lakes, WI?
The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Twin Lakes, WI is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Creek and Twin Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Twin Lakes.
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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
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Ryan Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 South, I 94 East: Chicago
3042 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20.3 mi · 22 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
1398 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East
1214 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva
65 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto 75th Street
10.3 mi · 16 min · 75th Street
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Take the exit slight left
622 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto 288th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 288th Avenue
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Continue on Cogswell Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cogswell Drive
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Continue on Bassett Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Bassett Road
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Turn left onto 336th Avenue
1810 ft · 52 sec · 336th Avenue
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Turn right onto 98th Street
2948 ft · 1 min · 98th Street
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Continue on Legion Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Legion Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lake Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · South Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Creek and Twin Lakes.
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.
North-South Freeway
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Oak Creek and Sunny near Twin Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Twin Lakes?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Somers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Oak Creek and 21.9 miles from Twin Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Oak Creek and Sunny near Twin Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Somers
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 Somers.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Twin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 31.35 mi (50.45 km).
#1 Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.8858500, -87.8631400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Twin Lakes
Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 6,234 |
| Coordinates | 42.5311300, -88.2481500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Twin Lakes (-88.24815, 42.53113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
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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