How far is Oakwood, WI from Hales Corners, WI?
The driving distance from Oakwood, WI to Hales Corners, WI is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
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.
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakwood and Hales Corners.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood and Hales Corners.
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Start on West Oakwood Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Oakwood Road
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Turn right onto South 27th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 27th Street
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Turn left onto West Ryan Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road
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Turn straight onto West Saint Martins Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Saint Martins Road
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Continue on South Lovers Lane Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Lovers Lane Road
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Turn left onto West Janesville Road
52 m · 14 sec · West Janesville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Janesville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakwood and Hales Corners.
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.
West Ryan Road
Turn left onto West Ryan Road
3.58 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.
Rain Showers leaving Oakwood and Rain Showers near Hales Corners.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakwood to Hales Corners?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Oakwood and 5.5 miles from Hales Corners.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oakwood and Rain Showers near Hales Corners.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Hales Corners. Straight-line distance: 8.35 mi (13.43 km).
#1 Oakwood
Situated within Milwaukee County in southeastern Wisconsin, this area is an unincorporated community wholly contained within the city of Oak Creek.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8580700, -87.9245300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hales Corners
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,553 |
| Coordinates | 42.9375100, -88.0487000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Janesville Road (-88.048699, 42.937435)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.12 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
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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