Origin
Oak Creek, WI
Afternoon in Oak Creek on Thursday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Creek, WI to Grafton, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Creek, WI
Tom Fisk
Grafton, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Creek, WI to Grafton, WI covers 34.6 miles and takes about 53m 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 $5.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 34.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 Grafton, WI is easy. At 53m 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 Grafton, 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 Grafton, 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
20 mi
·
24 min
·
North-South Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward WI 60, CTH Q: Grafton
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
WI 60, CTH Q: Grafton
13
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
14
Turn left
79 ft
·
6 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Oak Creek, WI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Oak Creek, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grafton, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Grafton, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Grafton, WI
Afternoon in Grafton on Thursday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
6 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
53m 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 Grafton, WI covers 34.6 miles and takes about 53m 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 17.3 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 $5.41 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 Grafton, WI is easy. At 53m 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 Grafton, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oak Creek, WI to Grafton, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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