How far is Milwaukee, WI from Chilton, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Chilton, WI is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.11 mi
01h 46m
Flight
69.59 mi
112 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.59 mi
Kilometers
112 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.11 mi
Kilometers
122.48 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chilton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Chilton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Random Lake
WI

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

From Milwaukee
38.1 mi
00h 53m
To Chilton
38 mi
00h 53m

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
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth

    38.2 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Water Street

    48 m · 3 sec · East Water Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Water Street

    1762 ft · 30 sec · East Water Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South 1st Street

    137 m · 13 sec · South 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    2796 ft · 49 sec · Fremont Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    2675 ft · 45 sec · 7th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Calumet Avenue

    741 ft · 13 sec · Calumet Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Calumet Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Calumet Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Wisconsin Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Calumet Drive

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Calumet Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Madison Street

    1733 ft · 1 min · South Madison Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 57 North
38.2 mi · 50%
North-South Freeway
24.3 mi · 32%
Calumet Drive
6.4 mi · 8%
Calumet Street
3 mi · 4%
I 43 North
0.76 mi · 1%
Wisconsin Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WI 57 North

Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth

38.2 mi · 00h 55m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Random Lake
00h 53m from Milwaukee
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny near Chilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Random Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Milwaukee and 38 miles from Chilton.

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

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Random Lake

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

30 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

45 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

58 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

62 mi away
1701 South 41st Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Chilton. Straight-line distance: 69.59 mi (112 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
Chilton

#2 Chilton

City in Calumet County, Wisconsin

Population1,114
Coordinates44.0288800, -88.1628800
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Chilton (-88.16288, 44.02888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 Chilton. The current time is 02:16:36.

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.