How far is Garfield, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Garfield, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
148.85 mi
02h 22m
Flight
125.95 mi
202.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.95 mi
Kilometers
202.69 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.85 mi
Kilometers
239.55 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Garfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garfield
2026-04-23T02:28
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garfield
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
Eldorado
WI

Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

From Garfield
76 mi
01h 11m
To Milwaukee
72.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 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 Garfield and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road A

    4 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 161

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 161

  3. 3

    Continue on Loberg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Loberg Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sky View Road

    1496 ft · 1 min · Sky View Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US Highway 10

    42.2 mi · 49 min · US Highway 10

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garfield 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
82 mi · 55%
US Highway 10
42.2 mi · 28%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 8%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 4%
County Road A
4 mi · 3%
Loberg Road
2.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

80.8 mi · 01h 29m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldorado
01h 11m from Garfield
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Garfield 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 Garfield to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Eldorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Garfield and 72.8 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Garfield and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Eldorado

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

16 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

22 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupun, WI

23 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

23 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garfield and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 125.95 mi (202.69 km).

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#1 Garfield

Garfield is a city in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population1,645
Coordinates44.5619200, -89.2942800
Altitude349
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: County Road A (-89.294163, 44.561919)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.88 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.76 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.80 $39.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.33 $44.66
Premium $4.65 $24.43 $48.87
Diesel $5.30 $27.85 $55.69

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 Garfield and Milwaukee. The current time is 02:28:49.

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.