How far is Milton, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Milton, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Milwaukee.
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Start on Rogers Street
31 m · 7 sec · Rogers Street
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Turn right onto College Street
1435 ft · 1 min · College Street
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Turn right onto Parkview Drive
146 m · 19 sec · Parkview Drive
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Turn left onto East High Street
553 ft · 17 sec · East High Street
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Turn right onto South Janesville Street
1368 ft · 29 sec · South Janesville Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 59
3273 ft · 1 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
123 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit right
1793 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
43.1 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
1312 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South
94 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Milwaukee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 59
Merge slight left
43.1 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Milton and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Milton and 29 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milton and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Concord.
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Beaver Dam, WI
Janesville, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 55.57 mi (89.43 km).
#1 Milton
City in Rock County, Wisconsin
| Population | 3,126 |
| Coordinates | 42.7755600, -88.9440000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milwaukee
The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
| Population | 589,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.0389000, -87.9064700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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