How far is Sussex, WI from Oak Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Sussex, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sussex and Oak Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sussex and Oak Creek.
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Start on the route
61 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
52 m · 13 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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Turn left onto County Highway VV
1041 ft · 37 sec · County Highway VV
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Continue on Main Street
112 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Silver Spring Drive
2650 ft · 2 min · Silver Spring Drive
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Turn right onto Waukesha Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waukesha Avenue
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Continue on Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 94 East
1523 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · East-West Freeway
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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 Sussex 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.
East-West Freeway
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
8.01 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Sussex and Sunny near Oak Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sussex to Oak Creek?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
West Allis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Sussex and 19.8 miles from Oak Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sussex and Sunny near Oak Creek.
Stop Ideas Near West Allis
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 West Allis.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sussex and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.15 km).
#1 Sussex
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 11,086 |
| Coordinates | 43.1339000, -88.2220400 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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