Origin
Grafton, WI
Morning in Grafton on Thursday
Local time
10:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grafton, WI to Oak Creek, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grafton, WI
Tom Fisk
Oak Creek, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Grafton, WI to Oak Creek, WI covers 34.5 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, I 43 South, I 794 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 34.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington 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 Grafton, WI to Oak Creek, WI is easy. At 43m 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 Grafton, WI to Oak Creek, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | — | — |
| I 43 South | — | — |
| I 794 East | — | — |
| East-West Freeway | — | — |
| Lake Freeway | — | — |
| John R | — | — |
| South Pennsylvania Avenue | — | — |
| Nicholson Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton, WI and Oak Creek, WI.
1
Start on the route
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
4
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
24 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 794 East: Lakefront
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 794 East: Lakefront
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 794 East: Lakefront
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 794 East: Lakefront
7
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
East-West Freeway
8
Continue on Lake Freeway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Freeway
9
Continue on John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
10
Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pennsylvania Avenue
11
Continue on Nicholson Avenue
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Nicholson Avenue
12
Turn left onto East Forest Hill Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Forest Hill Avenue
13
Turn right onto South Chicago Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chicago Road
14
Turn right onto East Puetz Road
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Puetz Road
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Oak Creek on Thursday
Local time
10:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Grafton, WI to Oak Creek, WI covers 34.5 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, I 43 South, I 794 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 miles from Grafton, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.39 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 Grafton, WI to Oak Creek, WI is easy. At 43m 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 Grafton, WI to Oak Creek, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grafton, WI to Oak Creek, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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