How far is Milwaukee, WI from Beaver Dam, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Beaver Dam, WI is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
66.78 mi
01h 30m
Flight
55.07 mi
88.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.07 mi
Kilometers
88.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.78 mi
Kilometers
107.47 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaver Dam
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 19, 11:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-19T08:07
Arrive Beaver Dam
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Slinger
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
33.4 mi
00h 45m
To Beaver Dam
33.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Beaver Dam.

  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 left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    13 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  16. 16

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  22. 22

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    551 ft · 19 sec · North Spring Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 33
21.2 mi · 32%
Zoo Freeway
19.5 mi · 29%
US 41 North
13 mi · 19%
East-West Freeway
6.06 mi · 9%
Park Avenue
1.5 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.46 mi · 2%
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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slinger
00h 45m from Milwaukee
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Beaver Dam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Beaver Dam?

The road trip is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Slinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Milwaukee and 33.4 miles from Beaver Dam.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 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 Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Beaver Dam.

Stop Ideas Near Slinger

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

45 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

45 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

48 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

48 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Beaver Dam. Straight-line distance: 55.07 mi (88.62 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
Beaver Dam

#2 Beaver Dam

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA

Population3,917
Coordinates43.4577700, -88.8373300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Beaver Dam (-88.83733, 43.45777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.80
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.90 $17.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.04 $20.07
Premium $4.65 $10.98 $21.97
Diesel $5.30 $12.52 $25.03

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Beaver Dam. The current time is 08:07:50.

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.