How far is Marinette, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Marinette, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
171.4 mi
02h 41m
Flight
143.06 mi
230.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.06 mi
Kilometers
230.24 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.4 mi
Kilometers
275.84 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 25, 11:27 PM CDT
Return by in Marinette
Sun, Apr 26, 2:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marinette
2026-04-25T20:46
Arrive Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 25, 11:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marinette
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
Francis Creek
WI

Village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Marinette
85.4 mi
01h 20m
To Milwaukee
85.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Avenue

    8 m · 9 sec · Riverside Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hall Avenue

    1302 ft · 48 sec · Hall Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Marinette Avenue

    576 ft · 22 sec · Marinette Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Hall Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hall Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road T

    60 m · 17 sec · County Road T

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road T

    2172 ft · 43 sec · County Road T

  7. 7

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    47.9 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    117.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    1377 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Avenue

    2518 ft · 1 min · West Fond du Lac Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West McKinley Avenue

    1618 ft · 54 sec · West McKinley Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Knapp Street

    148 m · 18 sec · East Knapp Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    2690 ft · 1 min · North Water Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Mason Street

    687 ft · 29 sec · East Mason Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    123 m · 14 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marinette 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
118 mi · 69%
Hall Avenue
1.34 mi · 1%
Roosevelt Road
0.76 mi
North Water Street
0.51 mi
West Fond du Lac Avenue
0.48 mi
County Road T
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Continue straight

117 mi · 02h 09m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Francis Creek
01h 20m from Marinette
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marinette 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 Marinette to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Francis Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Marinette and 85.9 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Francis Creek

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

14 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

42 mi away
800 Cedar Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

50 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

55 mi away
100 East Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marinette and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 143.06 mi (230.24 km).

Marinette

#1 Marinette

City in and county seat of Marinette County, Wisconsin United States

Population10,466
Coordinates45.0999800, -87.6306600
Altitude181
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: Riverside Avenue (-87.630658, 45.099937)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.89 L · about $22.81
Round trip
$45.63
12.1 gal · 45.78 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.81 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.73 $51.46
Premium $4.65 $28.16 $56.31
Diesel $5.30 $32.09 $64.18

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Marinette and Milwaukee. The current time is 20:46:23.

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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.