How far is Grantsburg, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Grantsburg, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 359.3 miles (578.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grantsburg and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantsburg and Milwaukee.
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Start on West Wisconsin Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · West Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road F
1334 ft · 34 sec · County Road F
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Turn left onto State Highway 70
15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto State Highway 35
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 70
40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 70
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 70
22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on West Maple Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 70
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Take the exit right toward US 53 South: Rice Lake
1986 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
81 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
167.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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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 Grantsburg and Milwaukee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 53 South
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Grantsburg and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grantsburg to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 359.3 miles (578.2 km) and usually takes 05h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.5 miles from Grantsburg and 176.8 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.82 one way or $95.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grantsburg and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Millston
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 Millston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grantsburg and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 302.15 mi (486.26 km).
#1 Grantsburg
Village in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 45.7763400, -92.6827000 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 578 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $47.82 | $95.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.93 | $107.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.01 | $118.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.25 | $134.51 |
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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