How far is Hartford, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Hartford, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
38.89 mi
00h 43m
Flight
30.63 mi
49.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.63 mi
Kilometers
49.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.89 mi
Kilometers
62.59 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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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 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Wed, May 13, 2:10 PM CDT
Return by in Hartford
Wed, May 13, 2:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-05-13T13:26
Arrive Milwaukee
Wed, May 13, 2:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Menomonee Falls
WI

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Hartford
19.4 mi
00h 21m
To Milwaukee
19.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    8 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Sumner Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Sumner Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Continue on West Commerce Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · West Commerce Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 60 East

    2009 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 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 Hartford 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
24.7 mi · 64%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 15%
State Highway 60
2.65 mi · 7%
West Commerce Boulevard
1.97 mi · 5%
East Sumner Street
1.52 mi · 4%
I 94 East
1.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

24.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menomonee Falls
00h 21m from Hartford
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford and Partly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Menomonee Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Hartford and 19.5 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Partly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Menomonee Falls

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 Menomonee Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 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 12.5 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 13.8 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 Menomonee Falls.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

54 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

64 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 30.63 mi (49.29 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States

Population3,573
Coordinates43.3177800, -88.3789900
Altitude299
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: North Main Street (-88.3789, 43.317779)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Milwaukee. The current time is 13:26:36.

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.