How far is Chilton, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Chilton, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
77.31 mi
01h 27m
Flight
69.59 mi
112 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.59 mi
Kilometers
112 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.31 mi
Kilometers
124.42 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Return by in Chilton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chilton
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chilton
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
Random Lake
WI

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

From Chilton
38 mi
00h 43m
To Milwaukee
39.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 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 Chilton and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Madison Street

    1733 ft · 1 min · North Madison Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    6.4 mi · 10 min · East Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Wisconsin Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milwaukee Drive

    3 mi · 4 min · Milwaukee Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Calumet Avenue

    741 ft · 13 sec · Calumet Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto 7th Street

    2675 ft · 50 sec · 7th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fremont Street

    2796 ft · 49 sec · Fremont Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    137 m · 8 sec · South 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto East Water Street

    1751 ft · 30 sec · East Water Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 57

    14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 57

  13. 13

    Continue on North Mill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Mill Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 57

    43.1 mi · 55 min · State Highway 57

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    1377 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Avenue

    2518 ft · 1 min · West Fond du Lac Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West McKinley Avenue

    1618 ft · 54 sec · West McKinley Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Knapp Street

    148 m · 18 sec · East Knapp Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    2690 ft · 1 min · North Water Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Mason Street

    687 ft · 29 sec · East Mason Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    123 m · 14 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chilton 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
58 mi · 75%
East Chestnut Street
6.39 mi · 8%
East Water Street
3.8 mi · 5%
Milwaukee Drive
3 mi · 4%
North Mill Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Wisconsin Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 57

Continue on State Highway 57

43.1 mi · 00h 55m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Random Lake
00h 43m from Chilton
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chilton 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 Chilton to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Random Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Chilton and 39.3 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chilton and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Random Lake

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

30 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

45 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

58 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

62 mi away
1701 South 41st Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chilton and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 69.59 mi (112 km).

Chilton

#1 Chilton

City in Calumet County, Wisconsin

Population1,114
Coordinates44.0288800, -88.1628800
Altitude275
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 Madison Street (-88.162862, 44.02888)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.33 L · about $10.29
Round trip
$20.59
5.46 gal · 20.66 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.29 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.61 $23.22
Premium $4.65 $12.71 $25.41
Diesel $5.30 $14.48 $28.96

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 Chilton and Milwaukee. The current time is 00:52:21.

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.