How far is Lodi, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Lodi, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.42 mi
01h 30m
Flight
83.81 mi
134.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.81 mi
Kilometers
134.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.42 mi
Kilometers
151.95 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM CDT
Return by in Lodi
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lodi
2026-04-22T23:24
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lodi
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
Johnson Creek
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Lodi
47.2 mi
00h 45m
To Milwaukee
47.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    10 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Portage Street

    2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 60

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    14 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 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 Lodi 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
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
70.7 mi · 75%
State Highway 60
21.8 mi · 23%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi · 1%
Portage Street
0.39 mi
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi
Jackson Street
0.25 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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
83.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 45m from Lodi
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lodi and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Lodi and 47.3 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lodi and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

35 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

42 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lodi and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 83.81 mi (134.88 km).

Lodi

#1 Lodi

City in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population3,322
Coordinates43.3138800, -89.5265100
Altitude250
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 Main Street (-89.526602, 43.313842)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.61 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.22 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

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 Lodi and Milwaukee. The current time is 23:24:32.

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.