How far is Shorewood, WI from Oakwood, WI?
The driving distance from Shorewood, WI to Oakwood, WI is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Shorewood and Oakwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood and Oakwood.
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Start on East Capitol Drive
1.7 mi · 5 min · East Capitol Drive
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Turn slight right
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Green Bay Avenue
147 m · 14 sec · North Green Bay Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 South
802 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
9.2 mi · 13 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
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Continue on North-South Freeway
6.2 mi · 8 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 100: Ryan Road
1710 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 100 East: Ryan Road East
134 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto West Ryan Road
1599 ft · 36 sec · West Ryan Road
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
1 mi · 3 min · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto West Oakwood Road
2212 ft · 1 min · West Oakwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Oakwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shorewood and Oakwood.
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.
North-South Freeway
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
9.22 mi · 00h 13m
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 Shorewood and Rain Showers near Oakwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shorewood to Oakwood?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Saint Francis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Shorewood and 9.9 miles from Oakwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Shorewood and Rain Showers near Oakwood.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Francis
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 Saint Francis.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 16.07 mi (25.87 km).
#1 Shorewood
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 13,117 |
| Coordinates | 43.0891800, -87.8875800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Oakwood (-87.92453, 42.85807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $3.71 | $7.41 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $4.33 | $8.67 |
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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