How far is Little Black, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Little Black, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.49 mi
03h 38m
Flight
186.71 mi
300.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.71 mi
Kilometers
300.48 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.49 mi
Kilometers
370.93 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sun, May 31, 12:50 PM CDT
Return by in Little Black
Sun, May 31, 4:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Black
2026-05-31T09:12
Arrive Milwaukee
Sun, May 31, 12:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Black
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fremont
WI

Town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From Little Black
115 mi
01h 49m
To Milwaukee
115.5 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Black and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on Black Birch Drive

    29 m · 10 sec · Black Birch Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Apple Avenue

    807 ft · 36 sec · Apple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13

  4. 4

    Continue on North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  16. 16

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Black 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
82 mi · 36%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 22%
North 4th Street
30.4 mi · 13%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 13%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 5%
State Highway 13
10.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

80.8 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
186.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
01h 49m from Little Black
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Little Black 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 Little Black to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Little Black and 115.5 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Black and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

23 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

36 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

37 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

38 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Black and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 186.71 mi (300.48 km).

Little Black

#1 Little Black

Civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin

Population1,112
Coordinates45.1060800, -90.3295800
Altitude434
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: Black Birch Drive (-90.329437, 45.106077)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.79 L · about $30.66
Round trip
$61.32
16.26 gal · 61.58 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.66 $61.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.58 $69.15
Premium $4.65 $37.84 $75.67
Diesel $5.30 $43.12 $86.24

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Black and Milwaukee. The current time is 09:12:21.

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.