How far is Caledonia, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Caledonia, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caledonia and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caledonia and Milwaukee.
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Start on 5 1/2 Mile Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5 1/2 Mile Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
1724 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 794 East: Lakefront
1303 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Plankington Avenue
2299 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Plankinton Avenue
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on North Plankinton Avenue
812 ft · 29 sec · North Plankinton Avenue
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Turn right onto West Michigan Street
1288 ft · 48 sec · West Michigan Street
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Turn left onto North Milwaukee Street
153 m · 19 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 Caledonia and Milwaukee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
9.29 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Caledonia and Mostly Sunny then 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 Caledonia to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Greendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Caledonia and 9.9 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Caledonia and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Greendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greendale.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caledonia and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 15.99 mi (25.74 km).
#1 Caledonia
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,680 |
| Coordinates | 42.8078000, -87.9242500 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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