How far is Fox Lake, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Fox Lake, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
73.74 mi
01h 23m
Flight
62.07 mi
99.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.07 mi
Kilometers
99.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.74 mi
Kilometers
118.68 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM CDT
Return by in Fox Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Lake
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Lake
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
Saint Lawrence
WI

Saint Lawrence is a city in Washington County, Wisconsin

From Fox Lake
37.8 mi
00h 41m
To Milwaukee
36 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
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 Fox Lake and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Lake and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Schoenfeld Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Schoenfeld Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road B

    1558 ft · 31 sec · County Road B

  4. 4

    Continue on Ganske Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ganske Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    143 m · 13 sec · North Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1200 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    2481 ft · 49 sec · Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 38 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  27. 27

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
32.8 mi · 44%
State Highway 33
21.2 mi · 29%
Schoenfeld Road
6.02 mi · 8%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 8%
North Spring Street
1.67 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Lawrence
00h 41m from Fox Lake
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Saint Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Fox Lake and 36 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Lawrence

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

43 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

44 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

50 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Lake and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 62.07 mi (99.89 km).

Fox Lake

#1 Fox Lake

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,738
Coordinates43.5655400, -88.9065000
Altitude277
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: Spring Street (-88.906696, 43.565539)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.06 $22.12
Premium $4.65 $12.10 $24.20
Diesel $5.30 $13.79 $27.58

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 Fox Lake and Milwaukee. The current time is 00:58:15.

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.