How far is Boyceville, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Boyceville, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
282.23 mi
04h 22m
Flight
247.65 mi
398.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.65 mi
Kilometers
398.55 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.23 mi
Kilometers
454.21 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 PM CDT
Return by in Boyceville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boyceville
2026-04-23T08:47
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boyceville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Boyceville
140.8 mi
02h 11m
To Milwaukee
141.4 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Boyceville and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1774 ft · 38 sec · Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 370th Street

    9.2 mi · 16 min · 370th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 12

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oak Avenue

    1690 ft · 1 min · Oak Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1031 ft · 29 sec · North Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    196.8 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  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 Boyceville and Milwaukee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broadway Street
197 mi · 70%
I 94
70.7 mi · 25%
370th Street
9.17 mi · 3%
US Highway 12
2.59 mi · 1%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi
Railroad Avenue
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

North Broadway Street

Merge slight left

197 mi · 03h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
247.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
02h 11m from Boyceville
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Boyceville 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 Boyceville to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.8 miles from Boyceville and 141.4 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.56 one way or $75.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Boyceville and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Mauston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

40 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boyceville and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 247.65 mi (398.55 km).

Boyceville

#1 Boyceville

Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,124
Coordinates45.0435700, -92.0410100
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: Center Street (-92.040966, 45.043571)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.7 L · about $37.56
Round trip
$75.12
19.92 gal · 75.4 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.56 $75.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.36 $84.72
Premium $4.65 $46.35 $92.71
Diesel $5.30 $52.83 $105.66

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 Boyceville and Milwaukee. The current time is 08:47:21.

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.