How far is Lake Koshkonong, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Lake Koshkonong, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
62.44 mi
01h 02m
Flight
51.98 mi
83.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.98 mi
Kilometers
83.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.44 mi
Kilometers
100.48 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Koshkonong
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Koshkonong
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Koshkonong
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
Oconomowoc
WI

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Lake Koshkonong
31.2 mi
00h 31m
To Milwaukee
31.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Koshkonong and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on North Shore Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · North Shore Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 106

    1528 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 106

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    1793 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    43.1 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Koshkonong 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 106
58.2 mi · 93%
North Shore Road
2.25 mi · 4%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi · 2%
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi
Jackson Street
0.25 mi
East Saint Paul Avenue
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 106

Merge slight left

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oconomowoc
00h 31m from Lake Koshkonong
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Koshkonong and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Koshkonong to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Oconomowoc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Lake Koshkonong and 31.3 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lake Koshkonong and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Oconomowoc

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

46 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

48 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

49 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

50 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Koshkonong and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 51.98 mi (83.66 km).

Lake Koshkonong

#1 Lake Koshkonong

Census designated place

Population1,204
Coordinates42.9097300, -88.9195500
Altitude238
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: North Shore Road (-88.919691, 42.909733)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.34 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.59
4.4 gal · 16.68 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.30 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.36 $18.71
Premium $4.65 $10.24 $20.48
Diesel $5.30 $11.67 $23.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Koshkonong and Milwaukee. The current time is 05:30:15.

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.