How far is Paddock Lake, WI from Oak Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Paddock Lake, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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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
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Village in Racine County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paddock Lake and Oak Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paddock Lake and Oak Creek.
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Start on 244th Avenue
1478 ft · 1 min · 244th Avenue
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Continue on 245th Avenue
119 m · 17 sec · 245th Avenue
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Turn slight right onto 69th Place
156 m · 23 sec · 69th Place
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Turn left onto 248th Avenue
1719 ft · 1 min · 248th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 75th Street
8 mi · 12 min · 75th Street
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Turn left onto I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
1428 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on I 41 North, I 94 West
1540 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
20.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 100: Ryan Road
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 East: Ryan Road East
126 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto West Ryan Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road
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Turn slight left
757 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto South Chicago Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn left 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 Paddock Lake and Oak Creek.
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.
I 41 North
Merge slight left
20.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paddock Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paddock Lake to Oak Creek?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Sturtevant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Paddock Lake and 16.1 miles from Oak Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Paddock Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Sturtevant
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 Sturtevant.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paddock Lake and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 24.59 mi (39.57 km).
#1 Paddock Lake
City in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 3,232 |
| Coordinates | 42.5775200, -88.1050900 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
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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