How far is Wind Lake, WI from Oak Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Wind Lake, WI to Oak Creek, WI is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wind Lake and Oak Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wind Lake and Oak Creek.
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Start on Oak Ridge Drive
5 m · 1 sec · Oak Ridge Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Oak Ridge Drive
83 m · 6 sec · Oak Ridge Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Ridge Drive
104 m · 7 sec · Oak Ridge Drive
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Continue on West Loomis Road
134 m · 15 sec · West Loomis Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 36
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Loomis Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Loomis Road
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Turn right onto West Ryan Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Ryan Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ryan Road
8.3 mi · 14 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 Wind Lake 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.
West Ryan Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ryan Road
8.28 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wind Lake and Mostly Sunny near Oak Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wind Lake to Oak Creek?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Wind Lake and 8.8 miles from Oak Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wind Lake and Mostly Sunny near Oak Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wind Lake and Oak Creek. Straight-line distance: 15.47 mi (24.89 km).
#1 Wind Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 5,342 |
| Coordinates | 42.8294600, -88.1587000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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