How far is Oak Creek, WI from Whitefish Bay, WI?
The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Creek and Whitefish Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Whitefish Bay.
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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
4.3 mi · 6 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hampton Avenue East
1692 ft · 57 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Port Washington Road
132 m · 15 sec · North Port Washington Road
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Turn right onto West Hampton Avenue
2641 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Avenue
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Continue on East Hampton Road
102 m · 19 sec · East Hampton Road
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Turn left onto North Berkeley Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Lexington Boulevard
1473 ft · 56 sec · East Lexington Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Marlborough Drive
16 m · 2 sec · North Marlborough Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Marlborough Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Creek and Whitefish Bay.
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
4.27 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oak Creek and Partly Sunny near Whitefish Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Whitefish Bay?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Oak Creek and 9.6 miles from Whitefish Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oak Creek and Partly Sunny near Whitefish Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Whitefish Bay. Straight-line distance: 15.83 mi (25.47 km).
#1 Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.8858500, -87.8631400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitefish Bay
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,110 |
| Coordinates | 43.1133400, -87.9000900 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitefish Bay (-87.90009, 43.11334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
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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