How far is Crescent, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Crescent, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crescent and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crescent and Milwaukee.
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Start on State Highway 27
27.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 27
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lincoln Street
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Continue straight
1187 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway R
6.8 mi · 12 min · County Highway R
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Continue on County Road R
2667 ft · 55 sec · County Road R
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 10
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on 10th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street
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Turn sharp left
1527 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
150.5 mi · 2 hr 41 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 · 13 sec
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Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
671 ft · 22 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 Crescent and Milwaukee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Crescent and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crescent to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 130.4 miles from Crescent and 129.7 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Crescent and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station
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 Lyndon Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crescent and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 213.37 mi (343.39 km).
#1 Crescent
Town in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,005 |
| Coordinates | 45.0677400, -91.1468100 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| 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: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $34.62 | $69.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.04 | $78.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.72 | $85.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.69 | $97.38 |
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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