How far is Fulton, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Fulton, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
74.61 mi
01h 25m
Flight
63.81 mi
102.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.81 mi
Kilometers
102.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.61 mi
Kilometers
120.08 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Return by in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-23T06:26
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From Fulton
40.3 mi
00h 42m
To Milwaukee
34.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly 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 Fulton and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway M

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  3. 3

    Continue on West County Road M

    1 mi · 3 min · West County Road M

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 51

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 51

  5. 5

    Continue on Lord Street

    1809 ft · 1 min · Lord Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1228 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Fulton Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Fulton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    662 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    129 m · 9 sec · State Highway 59

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Highway N

    3 mi · 4 min · County Highway N

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    22.1 mi · 27 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1793 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    43.1 mi · 49 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulton 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway N
68.5 mi · 92%
State Highway 59
4.01 mi · 5%
County Highway M
2.11 mi · 3%
US Highway 51
1.62 mi · 2%
West County Road M
1.04 mi · 1%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Highway N

Merge slight left

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 42m from Fulton
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fulton 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 Fulton to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Fulton and 34.3 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 63.81 mi (102.69 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,435
Coordinates42.8080600, -89.1276100
Altitude243
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: West Main Street (-89.127612, 42.808116)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
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
2.63 gal
9.97 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.26 gal · 19.94 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.65 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $5.30 $13.95 $27.90

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 Fulton and Milwaukee. The current time is 06:26:20.

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.