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 I 43, County Highway N, Iron Brigade Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.4 miles on I 43.
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 48m 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 (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Oak Creek, WI to Edgerton, WI covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 9.3 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
9
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...
5
9.3 mi into trip|~16m in|I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
13.8 mi into trip|~22m in|I 43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 43 toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alter...
7
36.2 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward WI 20: East Troy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38
Toward WI 20: East Troy
5
36.5 mi into trip|~47m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oak Creek, WI to Edgerton, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fond Du Lac along the way.
Fond Du Lac
7.6 mi in|~14m|via I 41; I 94; US 41
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 43
22.4 mi
24m
County Highway N
10.6 mi
14m
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.5 mi
10m
State Highway 20
7.4 mi
10m
Airport Freeway
4.6 mi
6m
State Highway 59
4 mi
6m
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.8 mi
5m
North-South Freeway
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 22.4 mi, about 24m
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 WI 38
1.0 mi·1 min·South Howell Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·West Drexel Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·43 sec
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
5
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
2.5 mi·3 min·North-South Freeway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41
0.6 mi·49 sec·I 41; I 94; US 41
Exit 317Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du LacUse the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 41; US 41
1.1 mi·1 min·I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.6 mi·6 min·Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 43
22 mi·24 min·I 43
Exit 4Toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: BeloitUse the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 38Toward WI 20: East TroyUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
191 ft·5 sec
12
Turn right onto WI 20
2.0 mi·4 min·North Street
13
Continue on WI 20
5.9 mi·8 min·State Highway 20
14
Continue on WI 20
1.6 mi·2 min·State Highway 20
15
Turn right onto US 12
7.5 mi·10 min·Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 12; WI 59
3.7 mi·5 min·Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
0.1 mi·20 sec·Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
18
Continue on CTH N
0.3 mi·32 sec·East County Road N
19
Continue on CTH N
11 mi·14 min·County Highway N
20
At end of road, turn right onto WI 59
2.5 mi·3 min·State Highway 59
21
Enter roundabout onto WI 59
156 ft·3 sec·State Highway 59
22
Continue on WI 59
423 ft·8 sec·State Highway 59
23
Enter roundabout onto WI 59
123 ft·2 sec·State Highway 59
24
Continue on WI 59
0.1 mi·13 sec·State Highway 59
25
Enter roundabout onto WI 59
152 ft·3 sec·State Highway 59
26
Continue on WI 59
1.2 mi·1 min·State Highway 59
27
Continue on WI 59
0.9 mi·2 min·East Fulton Street
28
Turn right onto US 51
0.2 mi·28 sec·North Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
US 51
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 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.4 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.6 miles or 48m 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 25m
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.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 22.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.6 mi from Oak Creek, WI
· 48m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.43 one way
$22.86 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 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
Afternoon
in Oak Creek on Friday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edgerton, WI
Afternoon
in Edgerton on Friday
Local time
3:52 PM
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 I 43, County Highway N, Iron Brigade Memorial Highway. 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 9.3 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Oak Creek, WI to Edgerton, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Fond Du Lac along the way.
