How far is Fond du Lac, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Fond du Lac, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fond du Lac and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fond du Lac and Milwaukee.
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Start on South Park Avenue
1223 ft · 57 sec · South Park Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2155 ft · 49 sec · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Pioneer Road
2066 ft · 45 sec · Pioneer Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Road
33 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Road
1298 ft · 26 sec · Pioneer Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Hickory Street
63 m · 4 sec · South Hickory Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Hickory Street
1948 ft · 44 sec · South Hickory Street
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Turn left
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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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 Fond du Lac and Milwaukee.
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.
South Hickory Street
Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fond du Lac and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fond du Lac to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Slinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Fond du Lac and 34.5 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fond du Lac and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Slinger
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 Slinger.
Beaver Dam, WI
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Waupun, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fond du Lac and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 57.45 mi (92.46 km).
#1 Fond du Lac
City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 4,126 |
| Coordinates | 43.7750000, -88.4388300 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.13 | $18.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
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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