How far is Juneau, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Juneau, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.22 mi
01h 08m
Flight
47.52 mi
76.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.52 mi
Kilometers
76.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.22 mi
Kilometers
98.52 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM CDT
Return by in Juneau
Wed, Apr 22, 10:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juneau
2026-04-22T20:26
Arrive Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Juneau
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 Juneau
29.3 mi
00h 34m
To Milwaukee
31.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Oak Grove Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Oak Grove Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway DJ

    5 mi · 9 min · County Highway DJ

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Continue on West Sumner Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Sumner Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60

  8. 8

    Continue on West Commerce Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · West Commerce Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 60 East

    2009 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Juneau 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
24.7 mi · 40%
State Highway 60
14.6 mi · 24%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 9%
County Highway DJ
5.04 mi · 8%
West Sumner Street
3.68 mi · 6%
West Commerce Boulevard
1.97 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 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 34m from Juneau
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Juneau and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 29.3 miles from Juneau and 31.9 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Juneau and 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 Juneau and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 47.52 mi (76.48 km).

Juneau

#1 Juneau

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,532
Coordinates43.4055500, -88.7051000
Altitude283
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: West Oak Grove Street (-88.705101, 43.405444)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.29
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.15 $16.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.19 $18.37
Premium $4.65 $10.05 $20.11
Diesel $5.30 $11.46 $22.91

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 Juneau and Milwaukee. The current time is 20:26:44.

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.