How far is West Milwaukee, WI from Oak Creek, WI?
The driving distance from West Milwaukee, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 27m.
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
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City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Milwaukee and Oak Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Milwaukee and Oak Creek.
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Start on the route
94 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
96 m · 25 sec
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Turn right
1199 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue
100 m · 15 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
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Turn left onto South 47th Street
1220 ft · 44 sec · South 47th Street
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Turn right onto West National Avenue
651 ft · 21 sec · West National Avenue
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Turn left onto Brewers Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Brewers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Downtown
1529 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · East-West Freeway
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Continue on Lake Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway
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Continue on John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
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Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Nicholson Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Nicholson Avenue
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Turn left onto East Forest Hill Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Forest Hill Avenue
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Turn right onto South Chicago Road
2693 ft · 1 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn right 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 West Milwaukee 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.
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
Continue on John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
4.31 mi · 00h 07m
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 West Milwaukee and Partly Sunny near Oak Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Milwaukee to Oak Creek?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Saint Francis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from West Milwaukee and 8.5 miles from Oak Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Milwaukee and Partly Sunny near Oak Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Francis
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 Saint Francis.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Milwaukee and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.66 km).
#1 West Milwaukee
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,090 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125100, -87.9725900 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
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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