How far is Manawa, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Manawa, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
129.82 mi
02h 08m
Flight
110.72 mi
178.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.72 mi
Kilometers
178.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.82 mi
Kilometers
208.93 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Return by in Manawa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manawa
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manawa
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
Fond du Lac
WI

City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

From Manawa
65.4 mi
01h 04m
To Milwaukee
64.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE
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 Manawa and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bridge Street

    689 ft · 12 sec · North Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 22

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22/54/110

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 22/54/110

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Shore Road

    64 m · 4 sec · North Shore Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto State Highway 110

    4.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 110

  7. 7

    Continue on North Mill Street

    3080 ft · 1 min · North Mill Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US_10_East, WIS_110_South, WIS_49_South: Appleton

    1979 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    16.4 mi · 19 min · US Highway 10

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  14. 14

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manawa 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
82 mi · 63%
US Highway 10
16.4 mi · 13%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 10%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 4%
State Highway 110
4.06 mi · 3%
State Highway 22
3.49 mi · 3%
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 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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fond du Lac
01h 04m from Manawa
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manawa and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Fond du Lac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Manawa and 64.4 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manawa and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Fond du Lac

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fond du Lac, 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 Fond du Lac.

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

3 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

27 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

28 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

29 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manawa and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 110.72 mi (178.18 km).

Manawa

#1 Manawa

Wisconsin

Population1,269
Coordinates44.4644300, -88.9198300
Altitude249
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: North Bridge Street (-88.920004, 44.464428)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.34 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.16 gal · 34.68 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.65 $21.32 $42.63
Diesel $5.30 $24.29 $48.58

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 Manawa and Milwaukee. The current time is 22:50:53.

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.