How far is Greenbush, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Greenbush, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
59.56 mi
01h 03m
Flight
51.75 mi
83.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.75 mi
Kilometers
83.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.56 mi
Kilometers
95.86 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 AM CDT
Return by in Greenbush
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbush
2026-04-18T23:34
Arrive Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbush
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
Fredonia
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Greenbush
29.3 mi
00h 31m
To Milwaukee
30.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenbush and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    932 ft · 43 sec · Center Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sugarbush Road

    971 ft · 27 sec · Sugarbush Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward Sugarbush Road

    54 m · 5 sec · Sugarbush Road

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 23

    7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 57: Kiel, Plymouth

    1343 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 57

    5.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 57

  8. 8

    Continue on North Mill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Mill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 57

    43.1 mi · 55 min · State Highway 57

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    1377 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Avenue

    2518 ft · 1 min · West Fond du Lac Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West McKinley Avenue

    1618 ft · 54 sec · West McKinley Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East Knapp Street

    148 m · 18 sec · East Knapp Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    2690 ft · 1 min · North Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Mason Street

    687 ft · 29 sec · East Mason Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    123 m · 14 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbush 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
48.2 mi · 81%
State Highway 23
7.07 mi · 12%
North Mill Street
0.77 mi · 1%
North Water Street
0.51 mi · 1%
West Fond du Lac Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
West McKinley Avenue
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 57

Continue on State Highway 57

43.1 mi · 00h 55m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredonia
00h 31m from Greenbush
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Greenbush 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 Greenbush to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Fredonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Greenbush and 30.3 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Greenbush and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Fredonia

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

36 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

49 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

51 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

59 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbush and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 51.75 mi (83.28 km).

Greenbush

#1 Greenbush

Town in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,592
Coordinates43.7766600, -88.0839900
Altitude296
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: Center Road (-88.08409, 43.776788)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.84
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.92 $15.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.93 $17.86
Premium $4.65 $9.77 $19.55
Diesel $5.30 $11.14 $22.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenbush and Milwaukee. The current time is 23:34:01.

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.