How far is Milwaukee, WI from Barton, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Barton, WI is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
40.51 mi
00h 54m
Flight
31.18 mi
50.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.18 mi
Kilometers
50.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.51 mi
Kilometers
65.19 km
Drive Time
00h 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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:24 PM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 15, 10:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-15T20:29
Arrive Barton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
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
20.3 mi
00h 27m
To Barton
20.3 mi
00h 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
57°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on West Bend Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · West Bend Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, WI 144: Washington Street

    1200 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

    990 ft · 41 sec · North 8th Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Barton Avenue

    1741 ft · 1 min · Barton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    113 m · 17 sec · Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    79 m · 12 sec · Monroe Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
19.5 mi · 48%
West Bend Freeway
11.1 mi · 27%
East-West Freeway
6.06 mi · 15%
West Washington Street
1.08 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.67 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
31.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menomonee Falls
00h 27m from Milwaukee
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukee and Patchy Fog near Barton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 20.3 miles from Milwaukee and 20.3 miles from Barton.

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

The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milwaukee and Patchy Fog near Barton.

Stop Ideas Near Menomonee Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Menomonee Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

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 Barton. Straight-line distance: 31.18 mi (50.18 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
Barton

#2 Barton

Town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,702
Coordinates43.4436100, -88.1806500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Barton (-88.18065, 43.44361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Barton. The current time is 20:29:51.

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.