Origin
Oak Creek, WI
Afternoon in Oak Creek on Monday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Creek, WI to Marinette, WI
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
182.9 mi
294 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Creek, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Creek, WI to Marinette, WI covers 182.9 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, US 41, North-South Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.5 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.78 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.4 miles from Oak Creek, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 36m highway drive covering 182.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and US 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.5 miles on I 43.
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.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and US 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Nicholson Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 182.9 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 1.5 miles (Nicholson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (WI 794 / John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Nicholson Avenue
Turn right onto Nicholson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
5.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
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WI 794 / John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
Turn left onto WI 794 / John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.3 mi into trip
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~22m in
Take the exit toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1B-C
Toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay
8
12.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 43 North: Green Bay
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1C
Toward I 43 North: Green Bay
7
131.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 192 A
Toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Ir...
Towns Along This Route
Between Oak Creek, WI and Marinette, WI, road signs point toward Green Bay, Iron Mountain and Lmct: Oconto.
Green Bay
12.3 mi in
|
~22m
Iron Mountain
131.3 mi in
|
~2h 34m
Lmct: Oconto
147.6 mi in
|
~2h 52m
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via US 41
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 97.5 mi | 1h 44m |
| US 41 | 48 mi | 54m |
| North-South Freeway | 20.8 mi | 25m |
| John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Nicholson Avenue | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Lake Freeway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Pennsylvania Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Hall Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 97.5 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek, WI and Marinette, WI.
1
Start on East Puetz Road
109 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Puetz Road
2
Turn left onto WI 32
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
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on WI 794
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pennsylvania Avenue
6
Turn left onto WI 794
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on I 794
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 794
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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East-West Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 1B-C
Toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 1C
Toward I 43 North: Green Bay
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 43
21 mi
·
25 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 43; WI 57
98 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 192 A
Toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain
14
Merge onto US 41; US 141
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 41; US 141
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
33 mi
·
38 min
·
US 41
Toward US 41, LMCT: Oconto, Marinette
16
Turn left onto CTH T
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Road
17
Continue on CTH T
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
County Road T
18
Enter roundabout onto WI 64
21 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hall Avenue
19
Continue on WI 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hall Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 41
512 ft
·
24 sec
·
Marinette Avenue
21
Continue on US 41
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hall Avenue
22
Turn left onto Riverside Avenue
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Riverside Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Riverside Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.4 miles from Oak Creek, WI, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.5 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.4 miles or 1h 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 2h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marinette, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 182.9 miles and 3h 36m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 97.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.4 mi from Oak Creek, WI · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.4 miles from Oak Creek, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.5 miles.
Arriving in Marinette, WI
The final approach into Marinette, 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 Marinette, 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
$27.78 one way
$55.56 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.62 | $61.25 |
| premium | $4.80 | $34.53 | $69.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.63 | $81.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.20 | $8.78 |
| Efficient EV | 45.7 | 0 | $16.00 | $7.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.61 | $11.71 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Marinette, WI
Afternoon in Marinette on Monday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°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
1 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
3h 36m 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 Marinette, WI covers 182.9 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, US 41, North-South 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 91.4 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 $27.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 182.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Nicholson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (WI 794 / John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Oak Creek, WI and Marinette, WI, road signs point toward Green Bay, Iron Mountain and Lmct: Oconto.
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