How far is Milwaukee, WI from Amery, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Amery, WI is about 317.5 miles (511 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.51 mi
06h 00m
Flight
270.69 mi
435.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.69 mi
Kilometers
435.64 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.51 mi
Kilometers
510.98 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amery
Thu, Apr 16, 12:51 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 16, 6:51 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 Amery
Thu, Apr 16, 12:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
158.5 mi
03h 00m
To Amery
158.9 mi
03h 00m

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
67°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 22 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    127 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Baldwin, Ellsworth

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    40 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto 10th Avenue

    13.9 mi · 21 min · 10th Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 46

    45 m · 9 sec · State Highway 46

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 46

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 46

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 46

    8.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 46

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Keller Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
127 mi · 40%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 29%
East-West Freeway
70.9 mi · 22%
10th Avenue
13.9 mi · 4%
State Highway 46
11.4 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

127 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
270.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
03h 00m from Milwaukee
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Amery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 317.5 miles (511 km) and usually takes 06h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.5 miles from Milwaukee and 158.9 miles from Amery.

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

The direct path is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.24 one way or $84.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milwaukee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Amery.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

10 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Amery. Straight-line distance: 270.69 mi (435.64 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
Amery

#2 Amery

City in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population2,799
Coordinates45.3069100, -92.3621400
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Amery (-92.36214, 45.30691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.41 L · about $42.24
Round trip
$84.47
22.4 gal · 84.82 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.24 $84.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.63 $95.27
Premium $4.65 $52.12 $104.25
Diesel $5.30 $59.40 $118.81

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 Amery. The current time is 18:51:20.

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.