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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
330.72 mi
05h 09m
Flight
281.42 mi
452.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.42 mi
Kilometers
452.9 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.72 mi
Kilometers
532.25 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 AM CDT
Return by in Star Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 2:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Star Prairie
2026-04-18T03:45
Arrive Oak Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Star Prairie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Star Prairie
164 mi
02h 34m
To Oak Creek
166.7 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Avenue

    24 m · 7 sec · Bridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    791 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 65

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto WIS 64 EAST

    146 m · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 64

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Highway T

    10.1 mi · 14 min · County Highway T

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US-12

    3040 ft · 47 sec · US-12

  8. 8

    Continue on Davis Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Davis Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway T

    40 m · 3 sec · County Highway T

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T

    148 m · 28 sec · County Highway T

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire

    77 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire

    1591 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    221.9 mi · 3 hr 58 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North-South Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Drexel Avenue

    1848 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Puetz Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 Eastbound
222 mi · 67%
I 94
64.2 mi · 19%
County Highway T
10.2 mi · 3%
State Highway 64
4.78 mi · 1%
Airport Freeway
4.31 mi · 1%
State Highway 65
4.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
281.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
02h 34m from Star Prairie
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Camp Douglas, 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 Camp Douglas.

RAIL

Tomah

20 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

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).

Star Prairie

#1 Star Prairie

Village in St.

Population3,640
Coordinates45.1969100, -92.5307500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Oak Creek

#2 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Avenue (-92.53075, 45.196891)
End: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.67 gal
44.18 L · about $44.01
Round trip
$88.02
23.34 gal · 88.36 L
Estimated CO2
103.7 kg one way
Round trip: 207.4 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Star Prairie and Oak Creek. The current time is 03:45:45.

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.