How far is Cadott, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Cadott, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 252 miles (405.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252.03 mi
03h 59m
Flight
208.31 mi
335.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.31 mi
Kilometers
335.24 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.03 mi
Kilometers
405.6 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM CDT
Return by in Cadott
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cadott
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cadott
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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Cadott
126.4 mi
01h 59m
To Milwaukee
125.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE
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 Cadott and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1252 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Chippewa Street

    1055 ft · 25 sec · East Chippewa Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 27

    19.4 mi · 28 min · State Highway 27

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1187 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Highway R

    6.8 mi · 12 min · County Highway R

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road R

    2667 ft · 55 sec · County Road R

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10

  9. 9

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left

    1527 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cadott 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Street
151 mi · 60%
I 94
70.7 mi · 28%
State Highway 27
19.4 mi · 8%
County Highway R
6.76 mi · 3%
West Lincoln Street
1.2 mi
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

10th Street

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 41m

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
208.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 59m from Cadott
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cadott 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 Cadott to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 252 miles (405.6 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Cadott and 125.6 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.52 one way or $67.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cadott and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cadott and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 208.31 mi (335.24 km).

Cadott

#1 Cadott

Village in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,411
Coordinates44.9480200, -91.1507000
Altitude300
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: North Main Street (-91.15065, 44.94802)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.66 L · about $33.52
Round trip
$67.05
17.78 gal · 67.32 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.52 $67.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.81 $75.62
Premium $4.65 $41.37 $82.75
Diesel $5.30 $47.15 $94.31

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 Cadott and Milwaukee. The current time is 02:27:39.

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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.