How far is Kewaunee, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Kewaunee, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
115.74 mi
01h 57m
Flight
100.12 mi
161.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.12 mi
Kilometers
161.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.74 mi
Kilometers
186.27 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM CDT
Return by in Kewaunee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kewaunee
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kewaunee
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
Mosel
WI

Human settlement in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Kewaunee
55.6 mi
00h 58m
To Milwaukee
60.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 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 Kewaunee and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ellis Street

    10 m · 3 sec · Ellis Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Milwaukee Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Milwaukee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 42

    19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    2313 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waldo Boulevard

    33 m · 6 sec · Waldo Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Waldo Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    2299 ft · 50 sec · North 18th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Revere Drive

    1945 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on South 21st Street

    3162 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1349 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Calumet Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Calumet Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1797 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    1377 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Avenue

    2518 ft · 1 min · West Fond du Lac Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West McKinley Avenue

    1618 ft · 54 sec · West McKinley Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Knapp Street

    148 m · 18 sec · East Knapp Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    2690 ft · 1 min · North Water Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Mason Street

    687 ft · 29 sec · East Mason Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    123 m · 14 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kewaunee and Milwaukee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calumet Avenue
77.3 mi · 67%
State Highway 42
19.2 mi · 17%
Memorial Drive
4.57 mi · 4%
Lincoln Avenue
1.98 mi · 2%
Milwaukee Street
1.65 mi · 1%
Waldo Boulevard
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Calumet Avenue

Merge slight left

75.2 mi · 01h 24m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mosel
00h 58m from Kewaunee
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kewaunee 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 Kewaunee to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Mosel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Kewaunee and 60.2 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mosel

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

7 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

31 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

57 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

68 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kewaunee and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 100.12 mi (161.12 km).

Kewaunee

#1 Kewaunee

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Population2,835
Coordinates44.4583300, -87.5031400
Altitude185
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: Ellis Street (-87.50314, 44.45831)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.46 L · about $15.39
Round trip
$30.77
8.16 gal · 30.92 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.39 $30.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.35 $34.70
Premium $4.65 $18.99 $37.98
Diesel $5.30 $21.64 $43.28

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 Kewaunee and Milwaukee. The current time is 02:24:15.

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.