Origin
Oak Creek, WI
Morning in Oak Creek on Saturday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Creek, WI to Algoma, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h
Distance
134.8 mi
217 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Creek, WI
Tom Fisk
Algoma, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Creek, WI to Algoma, WI covers 134.8 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Chicago Road, East Forest Hill Avenue, Nicholson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.07 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.4 miles from Oak Creek, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 134.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 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 3h drive with frequent turns across 134.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Chicago Road 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 Algoma, WI is easy. At 3h 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 Algoma, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Chicago Road | — | — |
| East Forest Hill Avenue | — | — |
| Nicholson Avenue | — | — |
| South Pennsylvania Avenue | — | — |
| John R | — | — |
| Lake Freeway | — | — |
| East-West Freeway | — | — |
| I 43 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Chicago Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek, WI and Algoma, WI.
1
Start on East Puetz Road
108 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Puetz Road
2
Turn left onto South Chicago Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chicago Road
3
Turn left onto East Forest Hill Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Forest Hill Avenue
4
Turn right onto Nicholson Avenue
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Nicholson Avenue
5
Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pennsylvania Avenue
6
Turn left onto John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
7
Continue on Lake Freeway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Freeway
8
Continue on East-West Freeway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
East-West Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 43 North: Green Bay
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 43 North: Green Bay
11
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
21 mi
·
25 min
·
North-South Freeway
12
Continue straight
55 mi
·
59 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac
14
Keep slight right
171 ft
·
4 sec
15
Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Calumet Avenue
16
Continue on Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Washington Street
17
Turn left onto South 21st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 21st Street
18
Continue on Revere Drive
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Revere Drive
19
Continue on North 18th Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
North 18th Street
20
Turn right onto Waldo Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Waldo Boulevard
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Drive
131 ft
·
7 sec
·
Memorial Drive
22
Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Drive
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Memorial Drive
23
Continue on Washington Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
24
Turn right onto 22nd Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
22nd Street
25
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
26
Continue on State Highway 42
19 mi
·
28 min
·
State Highway 42
27
Continue on Milwaukee Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Milwaukee Street
28
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
29
Continue on State Highway 42
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 42
30
Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
31
Keep slight right to continue on Lake Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lake Street
32
Continue on Lake Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lake Street
33
At the end of the road, turn right onto Steele Street
190 ft
·
11 sec
·
Steele Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.4 miles from Oak Creek, WI, or about 1h 30m 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 30 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.4 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Algoma, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oak Creek, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oak Creek, WI
This is one driving day of about 134.8 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Oak Creek, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.4 mi from Oak Creek, WI · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.4 miles from Oak Creek, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Algoma, WI
The final approach into Algoma, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Algoma, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.07 one way
$42.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.94 | $51.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.76 | $59.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.15 | $6.47 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.87 | $8.63 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Algoma, WI
Morning in Algoma on Saturday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
3h 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 Algoma, WI covers 134.8 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Chicago Road, East Forest Hill Avenue, Nicholson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.4 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 $21.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Oak Creek, WI to Algoma, WI is easy. At 3h 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 Algoma, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oak Creek, WI to Algoma, 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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