How far is Star Prairie, WI from Oak Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Star Prairie, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 330.8 miles (532.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Star Prairie and Oak Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star Prairie and Oak Creek.
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Start on Bridge Avenue
24 m · 7 sec · Bridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
791 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 65
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 65
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Turn slight left onto WIS 64 EAST
146 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 64
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64
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Turn right onto County Highway T
10.1 mi · 14 min · County Highway T
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US-12
3040 ft · 47 sec · US-12
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Continue on Davis Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Davis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway T
40 m · 3 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
148 m · 28 sec · County Highway T
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
77 m · 15 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
221.9 mi · 3 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1991 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1477 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Drexel Avenue
1848 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue
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Turn right onto South Howell Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue
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Turn left onto East Puetz Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · 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 Star Prairie and Oak Creek.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-94 Eastbound
Merge slight left
222 mi · 03h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Star Prairie 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 Star Prairie to Oak Creek?
The road trip is about 330.8 miles (532.3 km) and usually takes 05h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164 miles from Star Prairie and 166.7 miles from Oak Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.01 one way or $88.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Star Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas
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 Camp Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Star Prairie and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 281.42 mi (452.9 km).
#1 Star Prairie
Village in St.
| Population | 3,640 |
| Coordinates | 45.1969100, -92.5307500 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $44.01 | $88.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.63 | $99.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.31 | $108.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.90 | $123.80 |
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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