How far is Dakota, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Dakota, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dakota and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dakota and Milwaukee.
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Start on County Highway Y
74 m · 9 sec · County Highway Y
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Turn left onto County Road JJ
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road JJ
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto County Highway J
5.7 mi · 10 min · County Highway J
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Continue on County Road J
3 mi · 5 min · County Road J
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 73
9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49
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Continue on West Fond du Lac Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Fond du Lac Street
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Continue on West Fond du Lac Street
1205 ft · 23 sec · West Fond du Lac Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blackburn Street
875 ft · 33 sec · Blackburn Street
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Turn left onto East Fond du Lac Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East Fond du Lac Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on West Division Street
10.8 mi · 16 min · West Division Street
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Take the ramp right
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
53.8 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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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 · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
671 ft · 24 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 Dakota 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.
West Division Street
Continue straight
53.8 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dakota 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 Dakota to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Dakota and 62.6 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dakota and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
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 Hamilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dakota and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 97.98 mi (157.68 km).
#1 Dakota
Civil town in Waushara County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,240 |
| Coordinates | 43.9902500, -89.3565100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.55 | $33.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.43 | $40.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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