How far is Horicon, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Horicon, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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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
55.9 mi
01h 01m
Flight
46.29 mi
74.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.29 mi
Kilometers
74.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.9 mi
Kilometers
89.97 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in Horicon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horicon
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
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 Horicon
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
Richfield
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From Horicon
27.9 mi
00h 30m
To Milwaukee
28 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elm Street

    19 m · 5 sec · South Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 33

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 22 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Horicon 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
32.8 mi · 59%
State Highway 33
13.2 mi · 24%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 10%
I 94 East
1.22 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.11 mi · 2%
East Lake Street
1.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 38m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 30m from Horicon
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Horicon and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Horicon and 28 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 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 $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

33 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

41 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

59 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horicon and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 46.29 mi (74.5 km).

Horicon

#1 Horicon

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population3,680
Coordinates43.4513800, -88.6312100
Altitude268
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: South Elm Street (-88.631142, 43.451381)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.65 $9.17 $18.34
Diesel $5.30 $10.45 $20.90

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 Horicon and Milwaukee. The current time is 02:20:10.

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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.