How far is Milwaukee, WI from Bergen, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Bergen, WI is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Bergen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Bergen.
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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 left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
53.6 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate: Clinton, Avalon
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
60 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South State Road 140
1426 ft · 33 sec · South State Road 140
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Continue on South State Highway 140
1039 ft · 21 sec · South State Highway 140
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Continue on Church Street
1 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on South State Road 140
3.8 mi · 7 min · South State Road 140
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Turn slight right onto South Bergen Road
994 ft · 46 sec · South Bergen Road
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Bergen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 43 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
53.6 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Sunny near Bergen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Bergen?
The road trip is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
East Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Milwaukee and 35.4 miles from Bergen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milwaukee and Sunny near Bergen.
Stop Ideas Near East Troy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Troy.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Bergen. Straight-line distance: 61.51 mi (98.99 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 Bergen
Unincorporated community in Rock County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,364 |
| Coordinates | 42.4939100, -88.8653800 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bergen (-88.86538, 42.49391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
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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