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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
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.
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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 right to continue on West Bend Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · West Bend Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, WI 144: Washington Street
1200 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 8th Avenue
990 ft · 41 sec · North 8th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Barton Avenue
1741 ft · 1 min · Barton Avenue
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
113 m · 17 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
79 m · 12 sec · Monroe Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menomonee Falls.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Barton. Straight-line distance: 31.18 mi (50.18 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 Barton
Town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,702 |
| Coordinates | 43.4436100, -88.1806500 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barton (-88.18065, 43.44361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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