How far is Lannon, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Lannon, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.21 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.06 mi
24.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.06 mi
Kilometers
24.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.21 mi
Kilometers
34.13 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Lannon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lannon
2026-04-18T22:34
Arrive Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lannon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Elm Grove
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Lannon
10.6 mi
00h 14m
To Milwaukee
10.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    820 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Good Hope Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · West Good Hope Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Appleton Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South, US 45 South, WI 100 South

    1301 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    7 mi · 10 min · Zoo Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
7.04 mi · 33%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 27%
West Good Hope Road
4.66 mi · 22%
Appleton Avenue
1.4 mi · 7%
I 94 East
1.22 mi · 6%
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

7.04 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elm Grove
00h 14m from Lannon
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lannon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lannon to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elm Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Lannon and 10.6 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lannon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Elm Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elm Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elm Grove.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

13 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

17 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

39 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

75 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lannon and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 15.06 mi (24.23 km).

Lannon

#1 Lannon

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population1,284
Coordinates43.1461200, -88.1662000
Altitude279
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: (-88.167042, 43.146371)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.66
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.83 $5.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.65 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.30 $3.98 $7.96

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 Lannon and Milwaukee. The current time is 22:34:09.

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.