How far is Milwaukee, WI from Cicero, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Cicero, WI is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
130.47 mi
02h 43m
Flight
108.72 mi
174.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.72 mi
Kilometers
174.96 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.47 mi
Kilometers
209.97 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-05-12T17:38
Arrive Cicero
Tue, May 12, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Fond du Lac
WI

City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

From Milwaukee
65.2 mi
01h 21m
To Cicero
65.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    2458 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    19.5 mi · 24 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH 00

    71 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Northland Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Lynndale Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lynndale Drive

    36 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road A

    5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 47

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 47

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 47

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road VV

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road VV

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road X

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road X

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cicero Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Cicero Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cicero Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
79.4 mi · 61%
Zoo Freeway
19.5 mi · 15%
State Highway 47
8.96 mi · 7%
East-West Freeway
6.06 mi · 5%
County Road A
5.95 mi · 5%
North Lynndale Drive
3.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

79.4 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fond du Lac
01h 21m from Milwaukee
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milwaukee and Rain Showers near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Fond du Lac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Milwaukee and 65.2 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milwaukee and Rain Showers near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Fond du Lac

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fond du Lac, 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 Fond du Lac.

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

3 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

27 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

28 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

29 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 108.72 mi (174.96 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
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Civil town in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population1,103
Coordinates44.5736000, -88.3873200
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Cicero (-88.38732, 44.5736)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.35 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.13
Premium $4.65 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $5.30 $24.40 $48.80

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Cicero. The current time is 17:38:05.

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.