How far is Florence, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Florence, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.83 mi
03h 43m
Flight
199.94 mi
321.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.94 mi
Kilometers
321.77 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.83 mi
Kilometers
366.66 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Green Bay
WI

City in and county seat of Brown County, Wisconsin

From Florence
114.3 mi
01h 51m
To Milwaukee
113.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Quinnesec Street

    27 m · 5 sec · Quinnesec Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    2135 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US-141

    1.1 mi · 1 min · US-141

  5. 5

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3195 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    29.1 mi · 43 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    117.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    1377 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Avenue

    2518 ft · 1 min · West Fond du Lac Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West McKinley Avenue

    1618 ft · 54 sec · West McKinley Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Knapp Street

    148 m · 18 sec · East Knapp Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    2690 ft · 1 min · North Water Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Mason Street

    687 ft · 29 sec · East Mason Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    123 m · 14 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
118 mi · 52%
Main Street
59.4 mi · 26%
River Street
29.1 mi · 13%
Central Avenue
17.2 mi · 8%
Roosevelt Road
1.43 mi · 1%
US-141
1.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Continue straight

117 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
200 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Bay
01h 51m from Florence
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence 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 Florence to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Green Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Florence and 113.5 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 200 miles (321.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.32 one way or $60.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Green Bay

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

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

BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

1 mi away
800 Cedar Street
BUS

Oconto, Wisconsin

41 mi away
517 Smith Avenue
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

42 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Shawano, WI

54 mi away
N4543 State Highway 22

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 199.94 mi (321.77 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population1,945
Coordinates45.9221800, -88.2518000
Altitude398
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: Quinnesec Street (-88.252043, 45.922183)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.43 L · about $30.32
Round trip
$60.64
16.08 gal · 60.86 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.32 $60.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.19 $68.39
Premium $4.65 $37.42 $74.84
Diesel $5.30 $42.64 $85.29

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 Florence and Milwaukee. The current time is 01:00:51.

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.