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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Brown County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Quinnesec Street
27 m · 5 sec · Quinnesec Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
2135 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Continue straight
16.8 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto US-141
1.1 mi · 1 min · US-141
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
3195 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on River Street
29.1 mi · 43 min · River Street
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Continue on Main Street
58.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
117.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
1377 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Avenue
2518 ft · 1 min · West Fond du Lac Avenue
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Continue on West McKinley Avenue
1618 ft · 54 sec · West McKinley Avenue
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Continue on East Knapp Street
148 m · 18 sec · East Knapp Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
2690 ft · 1 min · North Water Street
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Turn left onto East Mason Street
687 ft · 29 sec · East Mason Street
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
123 m · 14 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 Florence 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Bay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 199.94 mi (321.77 km).
#1 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,945 |
| Coordinates | 45.9221800, -88.2518000 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| 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: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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