How far is Union Grove, WI from Oak Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Union Grove, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union Grove and Oak Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Grove and Oak Creek.
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Start on North 10th Avenue
35 m · 8 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1990 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Colony Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Colony Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Spring Street
14 m · 3 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Spring Street
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Turn slight left onto Spring Street
73 m · 5 sec · Spring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto I 41 North, I 94 West
2774 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 10 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 · 11 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 Union Grove 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
9.54 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Union Grove and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oak Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union Grove to Oak Creek?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Union Grove and 12.7 miles from Oak Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Grove and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oak Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Caledonia
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 Caledonia.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union Grove and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 16.67 mi (26.83 km).
#1 Union Grove
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 5,266 |
| Coordinates | 42.6880700, -88.0514700 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
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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