How far is Milwaukee, WI from Bellevue, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Bellevue, WI is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
106.93 mi
02h 00m
Flight
97.1 mi
156.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.1 mi
Kilometers
156.26 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.93 mi
Kilometers
172.09 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-23T04:13
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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

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
Sheboygan
WI

City in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

From Milwaukee
53.5 mi
01h 00m
To Bellevue
53.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Milwaukee Street

    14 m · 6 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue

    1269 ft · 42 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Plankinton Avenue

    1143 ft · 37 sec · North Plankinton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Kilbourn Avenue

    1494 ft · 51 sec · West Kilbourn Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 43 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    84.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 141, WI 29, CTH MM: Bellevue, Kewaunee

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Elm View Road

    1277 ft · 23 sec · Elm View Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1758 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Kewaunee Road

    808 ft · 14 sec · Kewaunee Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kewaunee Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
104 mi · 98%
I 43 North
0.76 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.33 mi
West Kilbourn Avenue
0.28 mi
US 141
0.28 mi
Elm View Road
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

84.4 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheboygan
01h 00m from Milwaukee
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Sheboygan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Milwaukee and 53.4 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 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 Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Sheboygan

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

36 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

59 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

72 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 97.1 mi (156.26 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
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

Village in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population16,030
Coordinates44.4441600, -87.9201000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Bellevue (-87.9201, 44.44416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
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 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.28 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.43
7.54 gal · 28.56 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Bellevue. The current time is 04:13:06.

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.