Origin
Sturtevant, WI
Night in Sturtevant on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sturtevant, WI to Oak Creek, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sturtevant, WI
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Oak Creek, WI
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Trip Overview
This short, 21-mile drive from Sturtevant, WI to Oak Creek, WI should take you about 25 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing local roads like 90th Street and Durand Avenue, with a portion on WI 100, this route is a straightforward local commute. Given its brevity and the estimated $3 fuel cost, it's an easy one-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. The drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar feel throughout. This is a practical option for a quick hop between Wisconsin communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 11.9 mi | 12m |
| West Ryan Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Durand Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| South Chicago Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Puetz Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 90th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 11.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturtevant, WI and Oak Creek, WI.
1
Start on this road
71 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
49 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto 90th Street
97 ft
·
7 sec
·
90th Street
4
Turn right onto WI 11
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Durand Avenue
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 322
Toward WI 100: Ryan Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
413 ft
·
11 sec
Toward WI 100 East: Ryan Road East
9
Turn straight onto WI 100
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Ryan Road
10
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
11
Turn left onto WI 32
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chicago Road
12
Turn left onto East Puetz Road
109 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Puetz Road
13
Arrive at destination
East Puetz Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
90th Street
Turn left onto 90th Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
15.6 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Night in Oak Creek on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
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
29m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 21-mile journey, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You'll navigate a series of turns and local roads, including 90th Street and Durand Avenue, rather than long stretches of high-speed highway. While there's no 'longest stretch' data to report for uninterrupted driving, be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you transition between these local thoroughfares. This driving profile means you'll be engaging with the local road network for the entire trip.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 21 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (90th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (90th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 US Trip Planner 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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