How far is Milwaukee, WI from Abrams, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Abrams, WI is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
135.5 mi
02h 34m
Flight
120.48 mi
193.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.48 mi
Kilometers
193.9 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.5 mi
Kilometers
218.07 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abrams
Wed, Apr 15, 9:26 PM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 16, 12:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-15T18:51
Arrive Abrams
Wed, Apr 15, 9:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
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
Cleveland
WI

Village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
67.8 mi
01h 17m
To Abrams
67.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
56°F
Today

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Milwaukee Street

    14 m · 6 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue

    1269 ft · 42 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Plankinton Avenue

    1143 ft · 37 sec · North Plankinton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Kilbourn Avenue

    1494 ft · 51 sec · West Kilbourn Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 43 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    97.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH D: Abrams

    1934 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Highway D

    1341 ft · 39 sec · County Highway D

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Highway EE

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway EE

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Oak Orchard Road

    2401 ft · 2 min · Oak Orchard Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Orchard Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
118 mi · 87%
US 41 North
14.4 mi · 11%
County Highway EE
0.91 mi · 1%
I 43 North
0.76 mi · 1%
Oak Orchard Road
0.45 mi
CTH D
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

97.5 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleveland
01h 17m from Milwaukee
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukee and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abrams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Milwaukee and 67.7 miles from Abrams.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milwaukee and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abrams.

Stop Ideas Near Cleveland

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

19 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

19 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

59 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

64 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Abrams. Straight-line distance: 120.48 mi (193.9 km).

Milwaukee

#1 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
Abrams

#2 Abrams

Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population1,926
Coordinates44.7791600, -88.0598300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Abrams (-88.05983, 44.77916)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.1 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.05
9.56 gal · 36.2 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.03 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.33 $40.66
Premium $4.65 $22.25 $44.49
Diesel $5.30 $25.35 $50.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Abrams. The current time is 18:51:10.

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.