How far is Hales Corners, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Hales Corners, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.73 mi
00h 17m
Flight
10.04 mi
16.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.04 mi
Kilometers
16.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.73 mi
Kilometers
22.09 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM CDT
Return by in Hales Corners
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hales Corners
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hales Corners
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Francis
WI

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Hales Corners
6.8 mi
00h 08m
To Milwaukee
7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hales Corners and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on West Janesville Road

    151 m · 18 sec · West Janesville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Janesville Road

    1083 ft · 37 sec · West Janesville Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Forest Home Avenue

    67 m · 13 sec · West Forest Home Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Forest Home Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Forest Home Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto WIS 84 East, WIS 894 East

    537 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 84 East, I 894 East

    1064 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43, I 94: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    5 mi · 7 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 794 East: Lakefront

    1303 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Plankington Avenue

    2299 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Plankinton Avenue

    1591 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Plankinton Avenue

    812 ft · 29 sec · North Plankinton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Michigan Street

    1288 ft · 48 sec · West Michigan Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Milwaukee Street

    153 m · 19 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hales Corners and Milwaukee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
4.97 mi · 36%
Airport Freeway
3.08 mi · 22%
West Forest Home Avenue
2.28 mi · 17%
I 43
1.1 mi · 8%
Plankington Avenue
0.44 mi · 3%
Plankinton Avenue
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

4.97 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Francis
00h 08m from Hales Corners
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hales Corners and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hales Corners to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Francis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Hales Corners and 7 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hales Corners and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Francis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Francis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 5.4 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Francis.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

5 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

8 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

88 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hales Corners and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 10.04 mi (16.15 km).

Hales Corners

#1 Hales Corners

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population7,553
Coordinates42.9375100, -88.0487000
Altitude238
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 Janesville Road (-88.048699, 42.937435)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.83 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.62
0.96 gal · 3.66 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.81 $3.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.04 $4.08
Premium $4.65 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $5.30 $2.55 $5.09

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 Hales Corners and Milwaukee. The current time is 22:40:58.

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.