How far is Ozaukee County, WI from Oak Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Ozaukee County, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ozaukee County and Oak Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ozaukee County and Oak Creek.
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Start on the route
50 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway KK
1677 ft · 51 sec · County Highway KK
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Turn left onto County Highway LL
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway LL
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Grand Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Grand Avenue
1704 ft · 29 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 33
2723 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 33
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Continue on East Green Bay Avenue
1007 ft · 17 sec · East Green Bay Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Green Bay Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · East Green Bay Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Green Bay Avenue
569 ft · 10 sec · East Green Bay Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Green Bay Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · East Green Bay Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Green Bay Avenue
1525 ft · 48 sec · East Green Bay Avenue
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Turn left onto I 43 South, WI 57 South
1112 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
20.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 794 East: Lakefront
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 794 East: Lakefront
672 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
2392 ft · 41 sec · East-West Freeway
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Continue on Lake Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway
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Continue on John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
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Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Nicholson Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Nicholson Avenue
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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 South Chicago Road
2693 ft · 1 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn right onto East Puetz Road
33 m · 3 sec · East Puetz Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Puetz Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ozaukee County and Oak Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 43 South
Continue straight
20.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Ozaukee County and Sunny near Oak Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ozaukee County to Oak Creek?
The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Ozaukee County and 19.4 miles from Oak Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.79 one way or $11.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ozaukee County and Sunny near Oak Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
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 Glendale.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ozaukee County and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 35.76 mi (57.55 km).
#1 Ozaukee County
County in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 90,043 |
| Coordinates | 43.4030500, -87.8906300 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.8858500, -87.8631400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.13 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.43 | $14.87 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
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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