How far is Milford, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Milford, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
56.25 mi
00h 56m
Flight
47.65 mi
76.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.65 mi
Kilometers
76.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.25 mi
Kilometers
90.52 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM CDT
Return by in Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Delafield
WI

Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Milford
28.1 mi
00h 28m
To Milwaukee
28.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road Q

    1199 ft · 24 sec · County Road Q

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto County Road A

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road A

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road V

    105 m · 9 sec · County Road V

  4. 4

    Continue on East Tyranena Park Road

    3003 ft · 1 min · East Tyranena Park Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    823 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    50.6 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
51.1 mi · 91%
County Road A
2.65 mi · 5%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi · 2%
East Tyranena Park Road
0.57 mi · 1%
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi
Jackson Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

50.6 mi · 00h 57m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delafield
00h 28m from Milford
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milford and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Delafield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Milford and 28.1 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milford and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Delafield

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

40 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

41 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Sturtevant station

56 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 47.65 mi (76.69 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,135
Coordinates43.1008300, -88.8467700
Altitude244
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: County Road Q (-88.846784, 43.100857)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.51 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.93
3.96 gal · 15.02 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.47 $14.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.42 $16.84
Premium $4.65 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $5.30 $10.50 $21.00

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Milwaukee. The current time is 00:04:46.

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.