How far is Lyons, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Lyons, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyons and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyons and Milwaukee.
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Start on Center Street
17 m · 4 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto South Railroad Street
96 m · 18 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1073 ft · 31 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 36
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on State Highway 36
714 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 36
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Continue on Highway 36
2212 ft · 1 min · Highway 36
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Continue on Spring Valley Road
1156 ft · 22 sec · Spring Valley Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Turn straight onto Milwaukee Avenue
6.8 mi · 11 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 36
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Loomis Road
10.1 mi · 15 min · Loomis Road
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Continue on West Loomis Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
5 mi · 7 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 794 East: Lakefront
1303 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Plankington Avenue
2299 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Plankinton Avenue
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on North Plankinton Avenue
812 ft · 29 sec · North Plankinton Avenue
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Turn right onto West Michigan Street
1288 ft · 48 sec · West Michigan Street
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Turn left onto North Milwaukee Street
153 m · 19 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 Lyons and Milwaukee.
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.
Loomis Road
Continue on Loomis Road
10.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lyons 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 Lyons to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Wind Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Lyons and 26.7 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lyons and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Wind Lake
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 Wind Lake.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyons and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 35.24 mi (56.72 km).
#1 Lyons
Town in Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 3,739 |
| Coordinates | 42.6511300, -88.3584300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
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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