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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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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
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.
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Start on South Lake Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Lake Avenue
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Continue on 360th Avenue
818 ft · 19 sec · 360th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left onto Cogswell Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cogswell Drive
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Continue on 288th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 288th Avenue
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Turn right onto 75th Street
10 mi · 15 min · 75th Street
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Take the exit slight left
569 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left onto 125th Avenue
1099 ft · 32 sec · 125th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 71st Street
1934 ft · 1 min · 71st Street
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Turn left onto I 41 North, I 94 West
1540 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
20.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 100: Ryan Road
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 East: Ryan Road East
126 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West Ryan Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Ryan Road
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Turn slight left
757 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto South Chicago Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn left onto East Puetz Road
33 m · 3 sec · 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 Twin Lakes and Oak Creek.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somers.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
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).
#1 Twin Lakes
Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 6,234 |
| Coordinates | 42.5311300, -88.2481500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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