How far is Shawano, WI from Oak Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Shawano, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 166 miles (267.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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 02h 37m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawano and Oak Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawano and Oak Creek.
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Start on the route
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto East Green Bay Street
55 m · 11 sec · East Green Bay Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
3053 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 22
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Turn left
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
1653 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 172 East
2513 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
107.7 mi · 1 hr 59 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 Shawano 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
Merge slight left
108 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Shawano 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 Shawano to Oak Creek?
The road trip is about 166 miles (267.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Shawano and 83.1 miles from Oak Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Shawano and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawano and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 136.2 mi (219.19 km).
#1 Shawano
City in and county seat of Shawano County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,885 |
| Coordinates | 44.7822100, -88.6089900 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.92 | $49.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
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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