How far is Milwaukee, WI from Addison, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Addison, WI is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
42.33 mi
00h 53m
Flight
35.48 mi
57.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.48 mi
Kilometers
57.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.33 mi
Kilometers
68.13 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Addison
Wed, Apr 15, 7:51 PM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-15T18:57
Arrive Addison
Wed, Apr 15, 7:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Menomonee Falls
WI

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Milwaukee
21.1 mi
00h 26m
To Addison
21.2 mi
00h 26m

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
70°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Milwaukee Street

    14 m · 9 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue

    671 ft · 25 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    894 ft · 29 sec · North Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 794 West

    1550 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway

    1269 ft · 22 sec · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on East-West Freeway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    2458 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    19.5 mi · 24 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    13 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 33

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 33

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Yellowstone Trail

    948 ft · 42 sec · Yellowstone Trail

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yellowstone Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
19.5 mi · 46%
US 41 North
13 mi · 31%
East-West Freeway
6.06 mi · 14%
Main Street
1.22 mi · 3%
State Highway 33
0.71 mi · 2%
I 41 North
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

19.5 mi · 00h 24m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menomonee Falls
00h 26m from Milwaukee
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Addison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Menomonee Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Milwaukee and 21.2 miles from Addison.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milwaukee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Addison.

Stop Ideas Near Menomonee Falls

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

54 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

64 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Addison. Straight-line distance: 35.48 mi (57.1 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
Addison

#2 Addison

Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,442
Coordinates43.4227800, -88.3745400
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Addison (-88.37454, 43.42278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $5.62
Round trip
$11.24
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.62 $11.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.34 $12.67
Premium $4.65 $6.93 $13.87
Diesel $5.30 $7.90 $15.81

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 Addison. The current time is 18:57:58.

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.