How far is Martell, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Martell, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
299.89 mi
04h 35m
Flight
255.38 mi
411 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.38 mi
Kilometers
411 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.89 mi
Kilometers
482.63 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM CDT
Return by in Martell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martell
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martell
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Martell
149.8 mi
02h 17m
To Milwaukee
150.1 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 801st Avenue

    60 m · 16 sec · 801st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2245 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    218.9 mi · 3 hr 55 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martell and Milwaukee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
801st Avenue
219 mi · 73%
I 94
70.7 mi · 24%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi
Jackson Street
0.25 mi
East Saint Paul Avenue
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

801st Avenue

Merge slight left

219 mi · 03h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
255.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
02h 17m from Martell
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Martell 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 Martell to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Martell and 150.1 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.90 one way or $79.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Martell and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Lisbon, 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 New Lisbon.

RAIL

Tomah

30 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martell and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 255.38 mi (411 km).

Martell

#1 Martell

Town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,231
Coordinates44.8296900, -92.3976900
Altitude310
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: 801st Avenue (-92.397697, 44.829667)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.58 gal
40.06 L · about $39.90
Round trip
$79.79
21.16 gal · 80.12 L
Estimated CO2
94 kg one way
Round trip: 188 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.90 $79.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.00 $89.99
Premium $4.65 $49.24 $98.48
Diesel $5.30 $56.12 $112.23

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 Martell and Milwaukee. The current time is 04:19:44.

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.