How far is Hazelhurst, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Hazelhurst, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.3 miles (340 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hazelhurst and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazelhurst and Milwaukee.
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Start on the route
66.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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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 Hazelhurst and Milwaukee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hazelhurst and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hazelhurst to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Waupaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Hazelhurst and 124.9 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.3 miles (340 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hazelhurst and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Waupaca
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 Waupaca.
Waupaca, Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WI
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Wittenberg, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hazelhurst and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 211.3 mi (340.05 km).
#1 Hazelhurst
Unincorporated community in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,266 |
| Coordinates | 45.8077300, -89.7251500 |
| Altitude | 491 |
| 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: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $33.18 | $66.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.43 | $74.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.96 | $81.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.68 | $93.35 |
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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