How far is Milwaukee, WI from Appleton, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Appleton, WI is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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 Dodge County, Wisconsin
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 Appleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Appleton.
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Start on North Milwaukee Street
14 m · 9 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue
671 ft · 25 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
894 ft · 29 sec · North Jackson Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 794 West
1550 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway
1269 ft · 22 sec · East-West Freeway
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Continue on East-West Freeway
5.8 mi · 8 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
2458 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
19.5 mi · 24 min · Zoo Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
74.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
1578 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North
2662 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Tri-County Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Tri-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 47
1046 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
137 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Appleton Road
78 m · 4 sec · Appleton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Appleton Road
107 m · 6 sec · Appleton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Appleton Road
36 m · 2 sec · Appleton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Appleton Road
895 ft · 17 sec · Appleton Road
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Continue on South Memorial Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
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Turn straight
82 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West College Avenue
62 m · 34 sec · West College Avenue
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Continue on West College Avenue
79 m · 9 sec · West College Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West College Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Appleton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
74.4 mi · 01h 20m
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 Appleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Appleton?
The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Lomira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Milwaukee and 53.4 miles from Appleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 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 Appleton.
Stop Ideas Near Lomira
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 Lomira.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Appleton. Straight-line distance: 88.25 mi (142.02 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 Appleton
City in and county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,681 |
| Coordinates | 44.2619300, -88.4153800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Appleton (-88.41538, 44.26193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.00 | $39.99 |
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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