How far is Twin Lakes, WI from Oak Creek, WI?

The driving distance from Twin Lakes, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.58 mi
00h 52m
Flight
31.35 mi
50.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.35 mi
Kilometers
50.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.58 mi
Kilometers
73.35 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Creek
Wed, Jun 3, 12:50 PM CDT
Return by in Twin Lakes
Wed, Jun 3, 1:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Lakes
2026-06-03T11:58
Arrive Oak Creek
Wed, Jun 3, 12:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Twin Lakes
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Somers
WI

Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

From Twin Lakes
22.2 mi
00h 26m
To Oak Creek
23.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Twin Lakes and Oak Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Twin Lakes and Oak Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 360th Avenue

    818 ft · 19 sec · 360th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Cogswell Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cogswell Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on 288th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 288th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    10 mi · 15 min · 75th Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    569 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 125th Avenue

    1099 ft · 32 sec · 125th Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 71st Street

    1934 ft · 1 min · 71st Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 41 North, I 94 West

    1540 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.4 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 100: Ryan Road

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 East: Ryan Road East

    126 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Ryan Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    757 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Chicago Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chicago Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Puetz Road

    33 m · 3 sec · East Puetz Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Puetz Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Twin Lakes and Oak Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
20.7 mi · 45%
75th Street
10.2 mi · 22%
West Ryan Road
3.93 mi · 9%
South Chicago Road
1.24 mi · 3%
Cogswell Drive
1.1 mi · 2%
288th Avenue
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

20.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somers
00h 26m from Twin Lakes
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Twin Lakes and Clear near Oak Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Twin Lakes to Oak Creek?

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Somers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Twin Lakes and 23.4 miles from Oak Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Twin Lakes and Clear near Oak Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Somers

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

9 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

34 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

44 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

64 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Lakes and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 31.35 mi (50.45 km).

Twin Lakes

#1 Twin Lakes

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population6,234
Coordinates42.5311300, -88.2481500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Oak Creek

#2 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lake Avenue (-88.248094, 42.531117)
End: East Puetz Road (-87.863131, 42.886123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.09 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.22 gal · 12.18 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.85 $13.69
Premium $4.65 $7.49 $14.99
Diesel $5.30 $8.54 $17.08

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Twin Lakes and Oak Creek. The current time is 11:58:24.

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.