How far is Milwaukee, WI from Camp Lake, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Camp Lake, WI is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
46.31 mi
01h 04m
Flight
36.85 mi
59.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.85 mi
Kilometers
59.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.31 mi
Kilometers
74.53 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camp Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-23T04:36
Arrive Camp Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Franksville
WI

Census designated place

From Milwaukee
23.2 mi
00h 32m
To Camp Lake
23.2 mi
00h 32m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Camp Lake.

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, I 94: Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    27.4 mi · 31 min · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva

    1398 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva

    65 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto 75th Street

    8.4 mi · 13 min · 75th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Silver Lake Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Silver Lake Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 85th Place

    557 ft · 15 sec · 85th Place

  17. 17

    Continue on Bassett Road

    118 m · 15 sec · Bassett Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Camp Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Camp Lake Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
32.3 mi · 70%
75th Street
8.44 mi · 18%
Silver Lake Road
1.83 mi · 4%
Camp Lake Road
1.21 mi · 3%
I 43 South
0.72 mi · 2%
I 794 West
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue on North-South Freeway

27.4 mi · 00h 31m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franksville
00h 32m from Milwaukee
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Mostly Sunny near Camp Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Camp Lake?

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Franksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Milwaukee and 23.2 miles from Camp Lake.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Mostly Sunny near Camp Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Franksville

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

5 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

20 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

30 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

77 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Camp Lake. Straight-line distance: 36.85 mi (59.31 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
Camp Lake

#2 Camp Lake

Census designated place

Population3,665
Coordinates42.5347400, -88.1437000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Camp Lake (-88.1437, 42.53474)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 Camp Lake. The current time is 04:36:47.

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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.