How far is Milwaukee, WI from Cashton, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Cashton, WI is about 181.4 miles (292 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Cashton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Cashton.
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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
17.1 mi · 22 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto County Road HH
2390 ft · 1 min · County Road HH
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Continue on North Wisconsin Street
1124 ft · 33 sec · North Wisconsin Street
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Turn right onto West Flint Street
2190 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street
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Continue on US 12;WI 16
5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16
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Turn left onto County Road O
6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G
2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G
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Turn left onto County Road O
6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O
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Continue on Lake Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street
1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1736 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3038 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 71
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71
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Continue on East South Railroad Street
3096 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street
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Continue on West Railroad Street
787 ft · 28 sec · West Railroad Street
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Turn left onto County Highway P
6.5 mi · 12 min · County Highway P
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Continue on County Highway P
6.1 mi · 8 min · County Highway P
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Continue on County Road P
3007 ft · 1 min · County Road P
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Turn sharp right onto South Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Street
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Continue on Cashton Avenue
1607 ft · 27 sec · Cashton Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 33
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on South Street
2442 ft · 47 sec · South Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 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 Cashton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cashton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Cashton?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (292 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Milwaukee and 90.8 miles from Cashton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.13 one way or $48.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cashton.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
Portage
Madison, Wisconsin
Columbus
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Cashton. Straight-line distance: 152.19 mi (244.93 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 Cashton
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,111 |
| Coordinates | 43.7419100, -90.7793000 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cashton (-90.7793, 43.74191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.13 | $48.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.79 | $59.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.95 | $67.89 |
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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