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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.38 mi
01h 13m
Flight
55.57 mi
89.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.57 mi
Kilometers
89.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.38 mi
Kilometers
105.22 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM CDT
Return by in Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-22T19:48
Arrive Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Concord
WI

Town in Wisconsin, United States

From Milton
36.4 mi
00h 36m
To Milwaukee
29 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Rogers Street

    31 m · 7 sec · Rogers Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Street

    1435 ft · 1 min · College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Parkview Drive

    146 m · 19 sec · Parkview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East High Street

    553 ft · 17 sec · East High Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Janesville Street

    1368 ft · 29 sec · South Janesville Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 59

    3273 ft · 1 min · State Highway 59

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    123 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1793 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    43.1 mi · 49 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 Milton 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 59
70.4 mi · 108%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi · 1%
College Street
0.27 mi
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi
South Janesville Street
0.26 mi
Jackson Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 36m from Milton
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Columbus

45 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

46 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

51 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

56 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 55.57 mi (89.43 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

City in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population3,126
Coordinates42.7755600, -88.9440000
Altitude271
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: Rogers Street (-88.943861, 42.775493)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.73 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.46 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Milwaukee. The current time is 19:48:34.

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.