How far is Kaukauna, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Kaukauna, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 106 miles (170.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kaukauna and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaukauna and Milwaukee.
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Start on Main Avenue
2549 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn straight onto State Street
1458 ft · 30 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Ryan Street
1497 ft · 41 sec · Ryan Street
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Continue on Debruin Road
3109 ft · 1 min · Debruin Road
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Turn straight onto County Road CE
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road CE
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE
50 m · 3 sec · County Road CE
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE
2010 ft · 36 sec · County Road CE
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Continue on East College Avenue
568 ft · 18 sec · East College Avenue
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Turn left
1731 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Tri-County Expressway
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Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
1.1 km · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
93.7 mi · 1 hr 43 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 Kaukauna 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
93.7 mi · 01h 43m
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 Kaukauna 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 Kaukauna to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 106 miles (170.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Kaukauna and 48.5 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kaukauna and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Byron
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 Byron.
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Waupun, WI
Beaver Dam, WI
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kaukauna and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 87.54 mi (140.89 km).
#1 Kaukauna
Third-class city in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 44.2780400, -88.2720500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.10 | $28.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.91 | $31.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.41 | $34.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.84 | $39.67 |
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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