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Trip from Oak Creek, WI to Edgerton, WI

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

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

73.1 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m

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

city in Dane and Rock counties, Wisconsin, United States

Edgerton, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oak Creek, WI to Edgerton, WI covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 42m 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 $11.43 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

36.6 miles from Oak Creek, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m 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 42m drive with frequent turns across 73.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 Edgerton, WI is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Edgerton, 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
I 43 South
WI 20
North 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 Edgerton, 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 left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit

22 mi · 24 min · I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
10

Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: East Troy

0.3 mi · 32 sec · WI 20: East Troy
11

Keep slight right

190 ft · 6 sec
12

Turn right onto North Street

2.0 mi · 4 min · North Street
13

Continue on State Highway 20

5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
14

Continue on State Highway 20

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
15

Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
16

Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

3.7 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
17

Take the exit slight left toward Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
18

Continue on East County Road N

0.3 mi · 32 sec · East County Road N
19

Continue on County Highway N

11 mi · 14 min · County Highway N
20

At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59
21

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

157 ft · 3 sec · State Highway 59
22

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

423 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 59
23

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

125 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 59
24

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

0.1 mi · 14 sec · State Highway 59
25

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

151 ft · 3 sec · State Highway 59
26

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 59
27

Continue on East Fulton Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Fulton Street
28

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Main Street
29

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 36.6 miles from Oak Creek, WI, or about 51m 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 16 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 miles or 51m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgerton, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oak Creek, WI

This is one driving day of about 73.1 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Oak Creek, 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 36.6 mi from Oak Creek, WI · 51m into the drive

village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eagle, WI

37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eagle, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Oak Creek, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Edgerton, WI

The final approach into Edgerton, 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

$11.43 one way

$22.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.55 $25.10
premium $4.89 $14.07 $28.13
diesel $5.61 $16.14 $32.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.9 0 $7.68 $3.51
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.40 $2.92
EV Truck/SUV 29.2 0 $10.23 $4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

7:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edgerton, WI

Morning in Edgerton on Friday

Local time

7:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Eagle, WI

37 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

13 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 42m 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 Edgerton, WI covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 42m 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 36.6 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 $11.43 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 Edgerton, WI is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Edgerton, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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