How far is Farmington, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Farmington, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Halfway Point
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Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Milwaukee.
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Start on County Road B
3.8 mi · 9 min · County Road B
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Turn left
2920 ft · 60 sec
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Take the ramp right
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 40 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 · 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 Farmington 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.
County Road B
Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Pewaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Farmington and 20.4 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Pewaukee
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 Pewaukee.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 38.74 mi (62.34 km).
#1 Farmington
Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,848 |
| Coordinates | 43.0761200, -88.6720500 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
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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