Origin
Oak Creek, WI
Afternoon in Oak Creek on Saturday
Local time
3:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Creek, WI to Rochester, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Creek, WI
Tom Fisk
Rochester, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Creek, WI to Rochester, WI covers 24.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Ryan Road, State Highway 36, West Loomis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on West Ryan Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Ryan Road | 10.3 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 36 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| West Loomis Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Chicago Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Milwaukee Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Puetz Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Ryan Road
— 10.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek, WI and Rochester, WI.
1
Start on East Puetz Road
109 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Puetz Road
2
Turn right onto WI 32
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chicago Road
3
Turn right onto WI 100
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
West Ryan Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on CTH H
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ryan Road
5
Turn left onto US 45; WI 36
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Loomis Road
6
Continue on WI 36
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 36
7
Continue on WI 36
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
8
Turn right onto CTH D
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on CTH D
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
CTH D
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 32 / South Chicago Road
Turn right onto WI 32 / South Chicago Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WI 100 / West Ryan Road
Turn right onto WI 100 / West Ryan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
24.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CTH D / Washington Avenue
Turn right onto CTH D / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.86 one way
$7.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Rochester, WI
Afternoon in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
3:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
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
38m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
24.7 mi in 38m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on West Ryan Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 32 / South Chicago Road.
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 Rochester, WI is easy. At 38m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 32 / South Chicago Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (WI 100 / West Ryan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles (CTH D / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on West Ryan Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 32 / South Chicago Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (WI 100 / West Ryan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles (CTH D / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rochester, WI before heading back.
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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