How far is Lewiston, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Lewiston, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 114 miles (183.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
113.98 mi
01h 47m
Flight
94.65 mi
152.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.65 mi
Kilometers
152.32 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.98 mi
Kilometers
183.43 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM CDT
Return by in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
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
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From Lewiston
56.9 mi
00h 53m
To Milwaukee
57.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Lewiston and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 16

    7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 16

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
70.7 mi · 62%
State Highway 16
41.7 mi · 37%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi · 1%
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi
Jackson Street
0.25 mi
East Saint Paul Avenue
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

70.7 mi · 01h 19m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
00h 53m from Lewiston
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lewiston 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 Lewiston to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 114 miles (183.4 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Lewiston and 57.1 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

40 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 94.65 mi (152.32 km).

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#1 Lewiston

Town in Wisconsin, USA

Population1,244
Coordinates43.5805400, -89.6356800
Altitude247
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: (-89.635669, 43.580538)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.22 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.44 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

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 Lewiston and Milwaukee. The current time is 02:27:49.

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.