How far is Arcadia, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Arcadia, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 236 miles (379.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arcadia and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia and Milwaukee.
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Start on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Road 95
12.2 mi · 18 min · State Road 95
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
151 m · 9 sec · State Highway 95
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Continue on West 4th Street
1588 ft · 32 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
13 mi · 19 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on West Main Street
2038 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right
100 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Street
790 ft · 14 sec · North State Street
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Continue on State Highway 95
2283 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn left
1725 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
133.6 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
1312 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South
94 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arcadia and Milwaukee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 95
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Arcadia and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arcadia to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 236 miles (379.8 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.8 miles from Arcadia and 118.1 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.41 one way or $62.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arcadia and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Delton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 198.32 mi (319.17 km).
#1 Arcadia
Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,849 |
| Coordinates | 44.2527400, -91.5015400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milwaukee
The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
| Population | 589,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.0389000, -87.9064700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.41 | $62.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.43 | $70.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.18 | $88.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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