Oak Creek to Westport is 161 miles and takes about 3 hours 31 minutes via East-West Freeway, US Highway 14, and State Highway 60, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. You can expect a smooth ride with minimal detours, ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground.
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
80.5 miles from Oak Creek, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi
1h 9m
US Highway 14
27 mi
37m
State Highway 60
19.5 mi
29m
State Highway 19
16.5 mi
23m
I 94
6.9 mi
7m
I 41
5.9 mi
8m
Airport Freeway
4.6 mi
6m
North-South Freeway
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 63.8 mi, about 1h 9m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 82 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,371 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,903
Quietest
2 AM
~167 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek, WI and Westport, 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 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 LacUse the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Exit 1B-AToward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, MilwaukeeUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·56 sec
Exit 1BToward I 94 West: MadisonUse the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·11 sec
Toward I 94 West: Madison
13
Merge onto I 94
10 mi·11 min·East-West Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
54 mi·57 min·East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
6.9 mi·7 min·I 94
Exit 240Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau ClaireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 131Toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun PrairieUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
452 ft·13 sec
Toward WI 19 West: WaunakeeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on WI 19; CTH CV
1.2 mi·2 min·State Highway 19
Use the straight lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto WI 19
124 ft·7 sec·WI 19
20
Continue on WI 19
2.4 mi·3 min·WI 19
21
Enter roundabout onto WI 113
123 ft·6 sec·State Highway 19
22
Continue on WI 113
1.5 mi·2 min·State Highway 19
23
Continue on WI 19; WI 113
1.0 mi·2 min·East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Enter roundabout onto WI 19
116 ft·6 sec·West Main Street
25
Continue on WI 19
0.7 mi·1 min·West Main Street
26
Continue on WI 19
4.1 mi·5 min·State Highway 19
27
Turn right onto US 12; WI 19
1.5 mi·2 min·US 12; WI 19
28
Turn left onto WI 19
9.7 mi·13 min·State Highway 19
29
Continue on WI 78; WI 19
1.3 mi·1 min·State Highway 19/78
30
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·20 sec
31
Turn straight onto US 14
0.8 mi·1 min·US Highway 14
32
Continue on US 14
0.9 mi·1 min·East Commercial Street
33
Continue on US 14
26 mi·36 min·US Highway 14
34
Turn left onto WI 60
20 mi·29 min·State Highway 60
35
Arrive at destination
WI 60
Trip Plan
Since this drive is under four hours, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning allows you to reach Westport with plenty of daylight remaining. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps after the longest stretch on the East-West Freeway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto US Highway 14, as services can be spaced out. The budget of $28 for fuel should cover the 161 miles comfortably.
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 80.5 miles from Oak Creek, WI, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.8 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 35 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.5 miles or 1h 36m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westport, 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 161 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 East-West Freeway for about 63.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 82.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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...
8
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...
8
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
8
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
9
82.7 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 240
Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wiscon...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.77 one way
$53.54 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$29.16
$58.31
premium
$5.18
$32.85
$65.71
diesel
$5.35
$33.91
$67.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.3
0
$16.91
$7.73
Efficient EV
40.3
0
$14.09
$6.44
EV Truck/SUV
64.4
0
$22.54
$10.30
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Oak Creek, WI
Afternoon
in Oak Creek on Wednesday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
NE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Westport, WI
Afternoon
in Westport on Wednesday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
E 7 mph0% chanceLive 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
15 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
3h 31m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 94% of the 161 miles on faster roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 63.8 miles on the East-West Freeway before transitioning. The final segment will involve surface roads, likely with more frequent exits and local traffic as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of efficient highway cruising and a brief introduction to more local road conditions.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.8 mi on East-West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and US Highway 14. 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
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 161 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
996 ft672 ft
Total Climb
513 ft
Total Descent
542 ft
Highest Point
996 ft
~103.5 mi in
Elevation Range
324 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oak Creek, WI and Westport, WI, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Eau Claire and Sun Prairie.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 161 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.8 miles on East-West Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Westport, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Westport, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
