How far is Addison, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Addison, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.47 mi
00h 44m
Flight
35.48 mi
57.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.48 mi
Kilometers
57.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.47 mi
Kilometers
68.35 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Addison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Addison
2026-04-23T00:57
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Addison
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Menomonee Falls
WI

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Addison
21.2 mi
00h 22m
To Milwaukee
21.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Addison and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Addison and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on Yellowstone Trail

    948 ft · 47 sec · Yellowstone Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 33

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 33

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and Milwaukee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
32.8 mi · 77%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 13%
I 94 East
1.22 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.11 mi · 3%
State Highway 33
0.71 mi · 2%
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menomonee Falls
00h 22m from Addison
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Addison and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Addison to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Menomonee Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Addison and 21.3 miles from Milwaukee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Addison and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Menomonee Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Menomonee Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menomonee Falls.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

54 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

64 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Addison and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 35.48 mi (57.1 km).

Addison

#1 Addison

Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,442
Coordinates43.4227800, -88.3745400
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Milwaukee

#2 Milwaukee

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Population589,067
Coordinates43.0389000, -87.9064700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Yellowstone Trail (-88.374542, 43.42277)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.67 L · about $5.66
Round trip
$11.31
3 gal · 11.34 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.66 $11.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.38 $12.76
Premium $4.65 $6.98 $13.96
Diesel $5.30 $7.96 $15.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Addison and Milwaukee. The current time is 00:57:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.