How far is Dousman, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Dousman, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.42 mi
00h 37m
Flight
28.65 mi
46.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.65 mi
Kilometers
46.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.42 mi
Kilometers
53.79 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 PM CDT
Return by in Dousman
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dousman
2026-04-18T22:34
Arrive Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dousman
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Waukesha
WI

City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Dousman
16.7 mi
00h 18m
To Milwaukee
16.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
30°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dousman and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sunset Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Sawyer Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Sawyer Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Sawyer Road

    41 m · 3 sec · North Sawyer Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road

    51 m · 3 sec · North Sawyer Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · East-West Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dousman and Milwaukee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
27.4 mi · 82%
South Sawyer Road
2.6 mi · 8%
Sunset Drive
1.53 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.7 mi · 2%
North Sawyer Road
0.45 mi · 1%
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waukesha
00h 18m from Dousman
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Dousman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dousman to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Waukesha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Dousman and 16.8 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Dousman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Waukesha

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

26 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

26 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

42 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

68 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dousman and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 28.65 mi (46.1 km).

Dousman

#1 Dousman

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,317
Coordinates43.0141800, -88.4726000
Altitude263
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: Elm Street (-88.472604, 43.01422)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.65 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $5.30 $6.26 $12.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dousman and Milwaukee. The current time is 22:34:53.

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.