How far is Gillett, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Gillett, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gillett and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillett and Milwaukee.
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Start on South Mackenzie Street
13 m · 2 sec · South Mackenzie Street
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Continue on North McKenzie Street
1788 ft · 30 sec · North McKenzie Street
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Continue on North McKenzie Avenue
751 ft · 15 sec · North McKenzie Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 22
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on North Main Street
1471 ft · 56 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Highland Drive
1.3 km · 3 min · East Highland Drive
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Avenue
87 m · 7 sec · North Chestnut Avenue
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Turn straight onto State Hwy 22
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Hwy 22
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Continue on State Highway 22
1800 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 22
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Take the ramp right toward US 141
1991 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 24 min
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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 Gillett and Milwaukee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Rain Likely leaving Gillett and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gillett to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Manitowoc Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Gillett and 78 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Gillett and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Manitowoc Rapids
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 Manitowoc Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gillett and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 129.44 mi (208.32 km).
#1 Gillett
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,074 |
| Coordinates | 44.8899900, -88.3073200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.78 | $41.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.43 | $46.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.64 | $51.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.23 | $58.45 |
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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