Trip from Oak Creek, WI to Burke, WI

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

84.8 mi

137 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 37m ★

6 AM

1h 45m

8 AM

2h 1m

10 AM

1h 50m

12 PM

1h 49m

3 PM

1h 51m

5 PM

2h 0m

8 PM

1h 40m

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

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Oak Creek, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through Wisconsin, this 84.8-mile trek from Oak Creek to Burke is a straightforward option. You can comfortably complete the journey in about 1 hour and 44 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $13 on fuel for the one-way transit. Navigating through the Midwest, you will rely primarily on the East-West Freeway, I-41, and the Airport Freeway to reach your destination. Because the route is compact and efficient, it works perfectly for travelers who prefer a direct, no-fuss drive between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

42.4 miles from Oak Creek, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 85% of this drive is spent on major roads. The journey features a significant 59.5-mile uninterrupted stretch along the East-West Freeway, which defines the bulk of your time behind the wheel. You won't encounter many local technical roads, as the route is designed for steady, high-speed travel across the region. While the infrastructure is consistent, the character of the drive remains functional and utilitarian rather than scenic. You should prepare for a steady interstate pace that minimizes stop-and-go traffic for the vast majority of your commute.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East-West Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 59.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and I 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near I 41; I 94; US 41.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 84.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 41; I 94; US 41

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 317 Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Ma...

13.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 41; I 894; US 41

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US...

18 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1B-A Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

18.2 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1B Toward I 94 West: Madison

78.5 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 244 Toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove

Towns Along This Route

Between Oak Creek, WI and Burke, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Milwaukee, Cth N: Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove.

Fond Du Lac

7.6 mi in | ~14m | via I 41; I 94; US 41

Milwaukee

18 mi in | ~28m

Cth N: Sun Prairie

78.5 mi in | ~1h 34m

Cottage Grove

78.5 mi in | ~1h 34m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East-West Freeway	59.5 mi	1h 4m
I 41	5.9 mi	8m
Airport Freeway	4.6 mi	6m
North-South Freeway	2.5 mi	3m
County Road TT	2.5 mi	3m
East Puetz Road	2.4 mi	5m
Reiner Road	2 mi	3m
West Drexel Avenue	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: East-West Freeway — 59.5 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Puetz Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

Turn right onto WI 38

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Howell Avenue

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Drexel Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

2.5 mi · 3 min · North-South Freeway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41

0.6 mi · 49 sec · I 41; I 94; US 41

Exit 317 Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 41; US 41

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 41; US 41

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41

4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 41; I 894; US 41

Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Exit 1B-A Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 56 sec

Exit 1B Toward I 94 West: Madison Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 11 sec

Toward I 94 West: Madison Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 94

10 mi · 11 min · East-West Freeway

Use the none / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

49 mi · 52 min · East-West Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 244 Toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto CTH N

16 ft · 0 sec · County Highway N

Continue on CTH N

492 ft · 8 sec · County Highway N

Enter roundabout onto CTH TT

170 ft · 3 sec · County Road TT

Continue on CTH TT

2.4 mi · 3 min · County Road TT

Continue on CTH T

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Highway T

Turn right onto Reiner Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Reiner Road

Turn left onto Burke Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Burke Road

Arrive at destination

Burke Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive with zero mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the East-West Freeway is wise, as this corridor can be busy during peak commuting hours. Because you are spending $13 on fuel, ensure your tank is topped off before heading out to avoid paying premium prices near the freeway interchanges. Use the simplicity of this 1-hour and 44-minute drive to your advantage by planning your arrival in Burke without the need for extensive rest breaks. If you want to maximize your time, aim to hit the road mid-morning to avoid the heaviest regional traffic flows.

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 42.4 miles from Oak Creek, WI, or about 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.5 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.4 miles or 55m 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 Burke, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Oak Creek, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 84.8 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oak Creek, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on East-West Freeway for about 59.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.4 mi from Oak Creek, WI · 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

42 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from Oak Creek, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burke, WI

The final approach into Burke, 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 Burke, 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

$12.88 one way

$25.76 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$14.20	$28.40
premium	$4.80	$16.01	$32.02
diesel	$5.64	$18.84	$37.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.4	$8.90	$4.07
Efficient EV	21.2	$7.42	$3.39
EV Truck/SUV	33.9	$11.87	$5.43

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Oak Creek, WI

Evening in Oak Creek on Sunday

Local time

5:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burke, WI

Evening in Burke on Sunday

Local time

5:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 44m 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 Burke, WI covers 84.8 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East-West Freeway, I 41, Airport Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.4 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 $12.88 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.

Between Oak Creek, WI and Burke, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Milwaukee, Cth N: Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove.

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