How far is Kiel, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Kiel, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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 01h 10m.
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.
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kiel and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiel and Milwaukee.
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Start on Fremont Street
1695 ft · 31 sec · Fremont Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
137 m · 8 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn slight left onto East Water Street
1751 ft · 30 sec · East Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 57
14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 57
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Continue on North Mill Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Mill Street
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Continue on State Highway 57
43.1 mi · 55 min · State Highway 57
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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 Kiel 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.
State Highway 57
Continue on State Highway 57
43.1 mi · 00h 55m
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 Kiel and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kiel to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Fredonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Kiel and 33.5 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kiel and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Fredonia
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 Fredonia.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kiel and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 60.71 mi (97.7 km).
#1 Kiel
City in Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 3,483 |
| Coordinates | 43.9124900, -88.0356500 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.84 | $21.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
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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