How far is Milwaukee, WI from Anson, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Anson, WI is about 262.7 miles (422.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
262.65 mi
04h 54m
Flight
214.96 mi
345.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.96 mi
Kilometers
345.94 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.65 mi
Kilometers
422.7 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 11:46 PM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 16, 4:41 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 Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 11:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
131.2 mi
02h 27m
To Anson
131.5 mi
02h 27m

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
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

    3008 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business, WI 178: Chippewa Falls

    1463 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway S

    2 m · 1 sec · County Highway S

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway S

    1.7 mi · 3 min · County Highway S

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road S

    2112 ft · 43 sec · County Road S

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Highway O

    2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway O

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 190th Street

    22 m · 3 sec · 190th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 190th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 35%
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 29%
East-West Freeway
70.9 mi · 27%
US 53 North
9.7 mi · 4%
Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard
4.13 mi · 2%
WI 29 East
3.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

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

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
214.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
02h 27m from Milwaukee
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny near Anson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262.7 miles (422.7 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Milwaukee and 131.5 miles from Anson.

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

The direct path is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.96 one way or $69.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milwaukee and Partly Sunny near Anson.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Anson. Straight-line distance: 214.96 mi (345.94 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
Anson

#2 Anson

Civil town in Chippwa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,169
Coordinates44.9808000, -91.2868200
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Anson (-91.28682, 44.9808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.27 gal
35.08 L · about $34.96
Round trip
$69.91
18.54 gal · 70.16 L
Estimated CO2
82.4 kg one way
Round trip: 164.8 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.96 $69.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.43 $78.85
Premium $4.65 $43.14 $86.29
Diesel $5.30 $49.17 $98.34

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 Anson. The current time is 18:51:19.

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.