How far is Milwaukee, WI from Beloit, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Beloit, WI is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
77.62 mi
01h 33m
Flight
67.83 mi
109.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.83 mi
Kilometers
109.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.62 mi
Kilometers
124.91 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beloit
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Beloit
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Troy
WI

Township in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
38.8 mi
00h 46m
To Beloit
38.8 mi
00h 46m

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
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit

    1522 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gardner Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gardner Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2833 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on East Grand Avenue

    1442 ft · 54 sec · East Grand Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    3047 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    1075 ft · 39 sec · Woodward Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Avenue

    155 m · 37 sec · White Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
63 mi · 81%
East-West Freeway
6.06 mi · 8%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 5%
Gardner Street
1.75 mi · 2%
I 41 South
0.81 mi · 1%
Park Avenue
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

60.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 46m from Milwaukee
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny near Beloit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Milwaukee and 38.8 miles from Beloit.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Partly Sunny near Beloit.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

46 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

46 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

52 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Beloit. Straight-line distance: 67.83 mi (109.16 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
Beloit

#2 Beloit

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population7,716
Coordinates42.5083500, -89.0317800
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Beloit (-89.03178, 42.50835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.37 L · about $10.33
Round trip
$20.67
5.48 gal · 20.74 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.33 $20.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.65 $23.31
Premium $4.65 $12.75 $25.50
Diesel $5.30 $14.53 $29.07

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 Beloit. The current time is 00:36:00.

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.