How far is Hamilton, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Hamilton, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.83 mi
01h 00m
Flight
53.29 mi
85.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.29 mi
Kilometers
85.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.83 mi
Kilometers
99.5 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 PM CDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-18T21:14
Arrive Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
Slinger
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin

From Hamilton
30.9 mi
00h 30m
To Milwaukee
30.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
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 Hamilton and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road B

    1846 ft · 53 sec · County Road B

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 175

    2654 ft · 58 sec · State Highway 175

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road B

    2154 ft · 44 sec · County Road B

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2838 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    52.3 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road B
53.6 mi · 87%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 9%
I 94 East
1.22 mi · 2%
State Highway 175
0.5 mi · 1%
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi
Jackson Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road B

Merge slight left

52.3 mi · 00h 59m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slinger
00h 30m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Slinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Hamilton and 30.9 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Slinger

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

45 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

45 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

48 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

48 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 53.29 mi (85.76 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Population2,540
Coordinates43.6974900, -88.4587200
Altitude301
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 B (-88.458732, 43.697093)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.65 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $5.30 $11.56 $23.13

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 Hamilton and Milwaukee. The current time is 21:14:00.

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.