How far is Middleton, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Middleton, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.71 mi
01h 30m
Flight
80.75 mi
129.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.75 mi
Kilometers
129.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.71 mi
Kilometers
149.21 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, 5:42 AM CDT
Return by in Middleton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleton
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 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
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middleton
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 Middleton
43.7 mi
00h 45m
To Milwaukee
49 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Middleton and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Lawn Place

    2056 ft · 56 sec · Park Lawn Place

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Street

    1298 ft · 40 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Donna Drive

    1134 ft · 35 sec · Donna Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Century Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Century Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on County Highway M

    3.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway M

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road M

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road M

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 113

    1519 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 113

  8. 8

    Continue on Northport Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Northport Drive

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    862 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Aberg Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Aberg Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middleton 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aberg Avenue
74.1 mi · 80%
County Highway M
3.79 mi · 4%
Northport Drive
3.66 mi · 4%
County Road M
1.61 mi · 2%
Century Avenue
1.54 mi · 2%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Aberg Avenue

Merge slight left

69.8 mi · 01h 18m

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 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 45m from Middleton
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Middleton 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 Middleton to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 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 43.7 miles from Middleton and 49 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Middleton and Mostly 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 Middleton and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 80.75 mi (129.96 km).

Middleton

#1 Middleton

Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population6,267
Coordinates43.0972200, -89.5042900
Altitude286
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: Park Lawn Place (-89.504287, 43.09722)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.38 L · about $12.33
Round trip
$24.66
6.54 gal · 24.76 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.33 $24.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.91 $27.81
Premium $4.65 $15.22 $30.44
Diesel $5.30 $17.34 $34.69

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 Middleton and Milwaukee. The current time is 04:11:26.

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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.