How far is South Milwaukee, WI from Oakwood, WI?
The driving distance from South Milwaukee, WI to Oakwood, WI is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Milwaukee and Oakwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Milwaukee and Oakwood.
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Start on 10th Avenue
988 ft · 38 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Marquette Avenue
1074 ft · 43 sec · Marquette Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chicago Road
2624 ft · 1 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn right onto Drexel Boulevard
1.3 km · 3 min · Drexel Boulevard
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Continue on East Drexel Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Drexel Avenue
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Turn left onto South Howell Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · South Howell Avenue
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Turn right onto West Oakwood Road
2983 ft · 2 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 South Milwaukee 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.
South Howell Avenue
Turn left onto South Howell Avenue
3.02 mi · 00h 05m
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 South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee to Oakwood?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Oak Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from South Milwaukee and 3.4 miles from Oakwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Milwaukee and Rain Showers near Oakwood.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Creek
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 Oak Creek.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Milwaukee and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 4.86 mi (7.82 km).
#1 South Milwaukee
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 20,673 |
| Coordinates | 42.9105700, -87.8606400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
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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