How far is Oak Creek, WI from Whitefish Bay, WI?
The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain
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
20.8 mi · 26 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
91.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
33 mi · 38 min
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Continue on State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42/57
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Continue on Egg Harbor Road
537 ft · 9 sec · Egg Harbor Road
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Turn slight right
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Whitefish Bay Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Whitefish Bay Road
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Turn slight left
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Creek and Whitefish Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
91.9 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Creek and Rain 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 177.4 miles (285.5 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Oak Creek and 88.7 miles from Whitefish Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Creek and Rain near Whitefish Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Clover
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 Clover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Whitefish Bay. Straight-line distance: 143.22 mi (230.49 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 | 13,770 |
| Coordinates | 44.9058300, -87.2173200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitefish Bay (-87.21732, 44.90583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.20 | $66.41 |
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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