How far is Lebanon, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Lebanon, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.01 mi
00h 55m
Flight
39.27 mi
63.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.27 mi
Kilometers
63.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.01 mi
Kilometers
82.09 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 12:49 AM CDT
Return by in Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-04-17T23:54
Arrive Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 12:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
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
Delafield
WI

Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Lebanon
25.5 mi
00h 27m
To Milwaukee
25.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    43 m · 6 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway R

    3.2 mi · 8 min · County Highway R

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road SC

    3.6 mi · 9 min · County Road SC

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward American Street

    9 m · 1 sec · American Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto American Street

    1405 ft · 28 sec · American Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road F

    5.3 mi · 9 min · County Road F

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road F
39.9 mi · 78%
County Road SC
3.64 mi · 7%
County Highway R
3.15 mi · 6%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi · 2%
American Street
0.27 mi · 1%
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road F

Merge slight left

34.4 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delafield
00h 27m from Lebanon
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lebanon and Mostly Cloudy near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Delafield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Lebanon and 25.5 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lebanon and Mostly Cloudy near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Delafield

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

40 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

41 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Sturtevant station

56 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 39.27 mi (63.2 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,636
Coordinates43.2552800, -88.6267700
Altitude274
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: South Street (-88.62677, 43.255295)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.58
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.79 $13.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.66 $15.31
Premium $4.65 $8.38 $16.75
Diesel $5.30 $9.55 $19.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Milwaukee. The current time is 23:54:14.

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.