How far is Elroy, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Elroy, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
150.61 mi
02h 28m
Flight
128.3 mi
206.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.3 mi
Kilometers
206.48 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.61 mi
Kilometers
242.39 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM CDT
Return by in Elroy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elroy
2026-04-22T23:24
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elroy
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
Burke
WI

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

From Elroy
75.6 mi
01h 14m
To Milwaukee
75 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    33 m · 7 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1067 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road O

    6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G

    2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US 12;WI 16

    5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16

  9. 9

    Continue on West Flint Street

    2201 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Wisconsin Street

    1124 ft · 31 sec · South Wisconsin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Wright Street

    1858 ft · 54 sec · Wright Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 22 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
70.7 mi · 47%
Wright Street
58.5 mi · 39%
County Road O
12.6 mi · 8%
US 12
2.9 mi · 2%
WI 16
2.9 mi · 2%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

70.7 mi · 01h 19m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
01h 14m from Elroy
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elroy and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Elroy and 75 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elroy and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Burke

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

12 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

48 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elroy and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 128.3 mi (206.48 km).

Elroy

#1 Elroy

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,306
Coordinates43.7408000, -90.2723500
Altitude298
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: Liberty Street (-90.27235, 43.740787)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.12 L · about $20.06
Round trip
$40.12
10.64 gal · 40.24 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.06 $40.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.63 $45.25
Premium $4.65 $24.76 $49.52
Diesel $5.30 $28.22 $56.43

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 Elroy and Milwaukee. The current time is 23:24:07.

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.