Origin
Paddock Lake, WI
Afternoon in Paddock Lake on Saturday
Local time
12:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paddock Lake, WI to Oak Creek, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paddock Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
Oak Creek, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Paddock Lake, WI to Oak Creek, WI covers 35.4 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, 75th Street, West Ryan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.4 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| 75th Street | 8 mi | 12m |
| West Ryan Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| South Chicago Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 248th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 244th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 69th Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 245th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 20.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paddock Lake, WI and Oak Creek, WI.
1
Start on 244th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
244th Avenue
2
Continue on 245th Avenue
389 ft
·
17 sec
·
245th Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto 69th Place
512 ft
·
22 sec
·
69th Place
4
Turn left onto 248th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
248th Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto WI 50
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
8
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 322
Toward WI 100: Ryan Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
413 ft
·
11 sec
Toward WI 100 East: Ryan Road East
11
Turn straight onto WI 100
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Ryan Road
12
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
13
Turn left onto WI 32
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chicago Road
14
Turn left onto East Puetz Road
109 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Puetz Road
15
Arrive at destination
East Puetz Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Paddock Lake, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WI 50 / 75th Street
At end of road, turn left onto WI 50 / 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
29.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward WI 100: Ryan Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 322
Toward WI 100: Ryan Road
6
30 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 100 East: Ryan Road East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WI 100 East: Ryan Road East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.53 one way
$11.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 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 | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
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
Oak Creek, WI
Afternoon in Oak Creek on Saturday
Local time
12:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, WI
18 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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?
35.4 mi in 48m — 58% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 41.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near WI 50 / 75th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.8 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oak Creek, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.8 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Creek, 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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