How far is Pell Lake, WI from Oak Creek, WI?

The driving distance from Pell Lake, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.41 mi
00h 59m
Flight
34.5 mi
55.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.5 mi
Kilometers
55.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.41 mi
Kilometers
76.3 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Creek
Thu, Apr 30, 10:48 AM CDT
Return by in Pell Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 11:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pell Lake
2026-04-30T09:49
Arrive Oak Creek
Thu, Apr 30, 10:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pell Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rochester
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From Pell Lake
23.9 mi
00h 29m
To Oak Creek
23.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pell Lake and Oak Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pell Lake and Oak Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Wisteria Road

    91 m · 13 sec · Wisteria Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Moss

    2637 ft · 2 min · Moss

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pell Lake Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Pell Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left

    576 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    681 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 120 North, CTH H North: Lake Geneva, Burlington

    1250 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120

    3 m · 1 sec · State Highway 120

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 120

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 36

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 36

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 36

    714 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 36

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 36

    2212 ft · 1 min · Highway 36

  13. 13

    Continue on Spring Valley Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Spring Valley Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West State Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West State Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Milwaukee Avenue

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 36

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36

  17. 17

    Continue on Loomis Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Loomis Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Ryan Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Ryan Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ryan Road

    8.3 mi · 14 min · West Ryan Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    757 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Chicago Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chicago Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Puetz Road

    33 m · 3 sec · East Puetz Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Puetz Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pell Lake and Oak Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 36
13.3 mi · 28%
West Ryan Road
10.2 mi · 21%
Milwaukee Avenue
6.78 mi · 14%
Pell Lake Drive
6.66 mi · 14%
Loomis Road
4.54 mi · 10%
State Highway 120
2.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Ryan Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ryan Road

8.28 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester
00h 29m from Pell Lake
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Pell Lake and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oak Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pell Lake to Oak Creek?

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Pell Lake and 23.5 miles from Oak Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Pell Lake and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oak Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Rochester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rochester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochester.

RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

33 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

41 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

63 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pell Lake and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 34.5 mi (55.53 km).

Pell Lake

#1 Pell Lake

Census designated place

Population3,722
Coordinates42.5380700, -88.3509300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Oak Creek

#2 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Wisteria Road (-88.35093, 42.53805)
End: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.10 $14.21
Premium $4.65 $7.77 $15.54
Diesel $5.30 $8.86 $17.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pell Lake and Oak Creek. The current time is 09:49:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.