How far is Keshena, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Keshena, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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 02h 36m.
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 Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keshena and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keshena and Milwaukee.
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Start on County Road VV
28 m · 9 sec · County Road VV
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Turn left onto State Highway 47
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 47
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 47
42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 47
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 47
1121 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 47
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Continue on Ben Warrington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ben Warrington Road
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Continue on State Highway 55
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 55
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Continue on State Highway 47
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 47
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
3053 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 22
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Turn left
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
1653 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 172 East
2513 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
106.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
1377 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Avenue
2518 ft · 1 min · West Fond du Lac Avenue
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Continue on West McKinley Avenue
1618 ft · 54 sec · West McKinley Avenue
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Continue on East Knapp Street
148 m · 18 sec · East Knapp Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
2690 ft · 1 min · North Water Street
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Turn left onto East Mason Street
687 ft · 29 sec · East Mason Street
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
123 m · 14 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 Keshena 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 43 South
Merge slight left
107 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Keshena and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keshena to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Manitowoc Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Keshena and 81.5 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keshena and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Manitowoc Rapids
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 Manitowoc Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keshena and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 132.51 mi (213.25 km).
#1 Keshena
Census-designated place in and county seat of Menominee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,262 |
| Coordinates | 44.8838700, -88.6337200 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.53 | $43.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.28 | $48.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.57 | $53.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.29 | $60.57 |
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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