How far is Little Falls, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Little Falls, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Falls and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and Milwaukee.
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Start on County Highway P
89 m · 13 sec · County Highway P
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Turn left onto 45th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 45th Avenue
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Continue on County Highway C
936 ft · 28 sec · County Highway C
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Turn right onto 115th Street
2302 ft · 1 min · 115th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 40th Avenue
2731 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue
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Turn right onto 110th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 110th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.5 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 63
44 m · 8 sec · US Highway 63
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63
14 mi · 21 min · US Highway 63
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Turn left
1912 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
218.9 mi · 3 hr 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
1312 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South
94 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
671 ft · 22 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Falls and Milwaukee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 63
Merge slight left
219 mi · 03h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Little Falls 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 Falls to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158 miles from Little Falls and 158.4 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.12 one way or $84.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Little Falls and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 271.74 mi (437.32 km).
#1 Little Falls
Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,602 |
| Coordinates | 45.2738500, -92.4188100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milwaukee
The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
| Population | 589,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.0389000, -87.9064700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $42.12 | $84.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.51 | $95.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.99 | $103.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.25 | $118.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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