How far is Johnson Creek, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Johnson Creek, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson Creek and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson Creek and Milwaukee.
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Start on South Watertown Street
33 m · 8 sec · South Watertown Street
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Turn left onto Milwaukee Street
1710 ft · 49 sec · Milwaukee Street
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Turn left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Take the exit right
1793 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
43.1 mi · 49 min
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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 · 13 sec
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Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
671 ft · 22 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 Johnson Creek and Milwaukee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Milwaukee Street
Merge slight left
43.1 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Johnson Creek 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 Johnson Creek to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Delafield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Johnson Creek and 23.1 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johnson Creek and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Delafield
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 Delafield.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Beaver Dam, WI
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson Creek and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 43.89 mi (70.63 km).
#1 Johnson Creek
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 3,065 |
| Coordinates | 43.0761100, -88.7742700 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
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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