Origin
Bellevue, WI
Afternoon in Bellevue on Thursday
Local time
12:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WI to Oak Creek, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
119.6 mi
192 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, WI
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Oak Creek, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Bellevue, WI to Oak Creek, WI covers 119.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Elm View Road, I 794 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.8 miles from Bellevue, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 119.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 119.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bellevue, WI to Oak Creek, WI is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellevue, WI to Oak Creek, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Elm View Road | — | — |
| I 794 East | — | — |
| East-West Freeway | — | — |
| Lake Freeway | — | — |
| John R | — | — |
| South Pennsylvania Avenue | — | — |
| Nicholson Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WI and Oak Creek, WI.
1
Start on Kewaunee Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Kewaunee Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Elm View Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Elm View Road
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge slight left
105 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 794 East: Lakefront
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 794 East: Lakefront
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 794 East: Lakefront
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 794 East: Lakefront
8
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
East-West Freeway
9
Continue on Lake Freeway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Freeway
10
Continue on John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
11
Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pennsylvania Avenue
12
Continue on Nicholson Avenue
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Nicholson Avenue
13
Turn left onto East Forest Hill Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Forest Hill Avenue
14
Turn right onto South Chicago Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chicago Road
15
Turn right onto East Puetz Road
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Puetz Road
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.8 miles from Bellevue, WI, or about 57m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.8 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Creek, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bellevue, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellevue, WI
This is one driving day of about 119.6 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Bellevue, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.8 mi from Bellevue, WI · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.8 miles from Bellevue, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oak Creek, WI
The final approach into Oak Creek, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.70 one way
$37.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.53 | $41.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.02 | $46.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.41 | $52.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.56 | $5.74 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.74 | $7.65 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oak Creek, WI
Afternoon in Oak Creek on Thursday
Local time
12:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Cedar Grove, WI
60 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bellevue, WI to Oak Creek, WI covers 119.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Elm View Road, I 794 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.8 miles from Bellevue, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bellevue, WI to Oak Creek, WI is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellevue, WI to Oak Creek, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bellevue, WI to Oak Creek, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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