How far is Milwaukee, WI from Dousman, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Dousman, WI is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Dousman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Dousman.
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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
10.2 mi · 11 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH P: Sawyer Road
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH P South: Sawyer Road, Delafield Road
71 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Sawyer Road
72 m · 5 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road
99 m · 7 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Sawyer Road
32 m · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road
126 m · 8 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sawyer Road
33 m · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sawyer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sunset Drive
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
19 m · 3 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Dousman.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East-West Freeway
Continue on East-West Freeway
17.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dousman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Dousman?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waukesha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Milwaukee and 16.8 miles from Dousman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dousman.
Stop Ideas Near Waukesha
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 Waukesha.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Dousman. Straight-line distance: 28.65 mi (46.1 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 Dousman
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,317 |
| Coordinates | 43.0141800, -88.4726000 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dousman (-88.4726, 43.01418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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