How far is Milwaukee, WI from Eagle Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Eagle Lake, WI is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Eagle Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Eagle Lake.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay
1464 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, I 94: Chicago
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
4.7 mi · 7 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
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Continue on North-South Freeway
16.7 mi · 19 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: Racine, Mount Pleasant
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 20 West, I 41 Alternate South, I 94 East: Waterford, Sheriff's Substation
79 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
29 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
67 m · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road BD
36 m · 3 sec · County Road BD
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD
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Turn right onto Church Road
1 km · 3 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto Pan Yack Park
529 ft · 23 sec · Pan Yack Park
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Continue on Eagle Lake Park Road
825 ft · 36 sec · Eagle Lake Park Road
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Continue on Fairway Drive
1218 ft · 58 sec · Fairway Drive
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Turn left
42 m · 10 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 Eagle Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue on North-South Freeway
16.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Milwaukee and Cloudy near Eagle Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Eagle Lake?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Milwaukee and 17.5 miles from Eagle Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Milwaukee and Cloudy near Eagle Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Caledonia
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 Caledonia.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Eagle Lake. Straight-line distance: 25.53 mi (41.09 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 Eagle Lake
Situated in southeastern Wisconsin, this natural body of water forms a significant geographic feature within Racine County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7069600, -88.1281400 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle Lake (-88.12814, 42.70696)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.12 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
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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