How far is Milwaukee, WI from Algoma, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Algoma, WI is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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 02h 39m.
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.
Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Algoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Algoma.
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Start on North Milwaukee Street
14 m · 6 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue
1269 ft · 42 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto North Plankinton Avenue
1143 ft · 37 sec · North Plankinton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Kilbourn Avenue
1494 ft · 51 sec · West Kilbourn Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 43 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
55.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1157 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
3144 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street
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Continue on Revere Drive
1960 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive
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Continue on North 18th Street
2253 ft · 51 sec · North 18th Street
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Turn right onto Waldo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Drive
40 m · 7 sec · Memorial Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Drive
4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto 22nd Street
2249 ft · 43 sec · 22nd Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 42
19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Milwaukee Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lake Street
1138 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
980 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Steele Street
58 m · 11 sec · Steele Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Algoma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
55.3 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Slight Chance Light Snow near Algoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Algoma?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Howards Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Milwaukee and 61.3 miles from Algoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Slight Chance Light Snow near Algoma.
Stop Ideas Near Howards Grove
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 Howards Grove.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Algoma. Straight-line distance: 111.02 mi (178.67 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Algoma
City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,253 |
| Coordinates | 44.6088900, -87.4325900 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Algoma (-87.43259, 44.60889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.37 | $36.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.91 | $45.83 |
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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