How far is Alto, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Alto, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.81 mi
01h 22m
Flight
62.73 mi
100.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.73 mi
Kilometers
100.95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.81 mi
Kilometers
123.61 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Tue, May 5, 5:01 AM CDT
Return by in Alto
Tue, May 5, 6:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alto
2026-05-05T03:38
Arrive Milwaukee
Tue, May 5, 5:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alto
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Lawrence
WI

Saint Lawrence is a city in Washington County, Wisconsin

From Alto
38.3 mi
00h 41m
To Milwaukee
38.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road AS

    16 m · 1 sec · County Road AS

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road EE

    1 mi · 3 min · County Road EE

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road E

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road E

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 49

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 49

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 49

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 49

    531 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 49

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2704 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    47.3 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alto 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 49
62 mi · 81%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.97 mi · 4%
West Main Street
2.19 mi · 3%
I 94 East
1.22 mi · 2%
County Road EE
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 49

Merge slight left

47.3 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
62.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Lawrence
00h 41m from Alto
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Alto and Chance Rain Showers near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Alto and 38.5 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alto and Chance Rain Showers near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Lawrence

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Lawrence, 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 Saint Lawrence.

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

43 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

44 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

50 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alto and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 62.73 mi (100.95 km).

Alto

#1 Alto

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population1,063
Coordinates43.6766500, -88.7951100
Altitude288
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: County Road AS (-88.79532, 43.67665)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.26 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.52 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Alto and Milwaukee. The current time is 03:38:45.

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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.