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Trip from Oak Creek, WI to Addison, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

53.9 mi

87 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Oak Creek, WI, WI

Oak Creek, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Addison, WI, WI

Addison, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Oak Creek, WI to Addison, WI covers 53.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Howell Avenue, West Drexel Avenue, I 41 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 53.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m 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 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 53.9 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.
South Howell Avenue 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 Oak Creek, WI to Addison, WI is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Oak Creek, WI to Addison, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Howell Avenue
West Drexel Avenue
I 41 North
North-South Freeway
Airport Freeway
US 41 North
WI 33
Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Howell Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek, WI and Addison, WI.

1

Start on East Puetz Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road
2

Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Howell Avenue
3

Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Drexel Avenue
4

Take the ramp straight toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

0.5 mi · 43 sec · I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
5

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

2.5 mi · 3 min · North-South Freeway
6

Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

0.6 mi · 49 sec · I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
7

Continue straight

1.1 mi · 1 min
8

Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

25 mi · 30 min · I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
10

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

13 mi · 13 min · US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
11

Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend

0.4 mi · 49 sec · WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend
12

Turn left onto Main Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
13

Continue on State Highway 33

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 33
14

Turn right onto Yellowstone Trail

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Yellowstone Trail
15

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27 mi from Oak Creek, WI · 35m into the drive

city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Allis, WI

27 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

Greendale, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Allis, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27 miles from Oak Creek, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Addison, WI

The final approach into Addison, 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

$8.43 one way

$16.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.25 $18.50
premium $4.89 $10.37 $20.75
diesel $5.61 $11.90 $23.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.2 0 $5.66 $2.59
Efficient EV 13.5 0 $4.72 $2.16
EV Truck/SUV 21.6 0 $7.55 $3.45

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Oak Creek, WI

Morning in Oak Creek on Friday

Local time

10:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Addison, WI

Morning in Addison on Friday

Local time

10:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°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

14 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

1h 11m 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 Oak Creek, WI to Addison, WI covers 53.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Howell Avenue, West Drexel Avenue, I 41 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27 miles from Oak Creek, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.43 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 Oak Creek, WI to Addison, WI is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Oak Creek, WI to Addison, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Oak Creek, WI to Addison, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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