How far is Milwaukee, WI from Fall Creek, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Fall Creek, WI is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.58 mi
04h 31m
Flight
205.78 mi
331.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.78 mi
Kilometers
331.17 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.58 mi
Kilometers
385.56 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-23T06:15
Arrive Fall Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Milwaukee
119.6 mi
02h 15m
To Fall Creek
119.9 mi
02h 15m

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
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Fall Creek.

  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

    17.1 mi · 22 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, CTH R: Osseo, Augusta

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 10th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road R

    2667 ft · 53 sec · County Road R

  16. 16

    Continue on County Highway R

    6.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway R

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Highway HH

    133 m · 14 sec · County Highway HH

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road AF

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road AF

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 39%
East-West Freeway
70.9 mi · 30%
I 94 West
58.5 mi · 24%
Lincoln Avenue
7.52 mi · 3%
County Highway R
6.12 mi · 3%
County Road AF
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
205.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
02h 15m from Milwaukee
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fall Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Fall Creek?

The road trip is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Milwaukee and 119.9 miles from Fall Creek.

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

The direct path is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.86 one way or $63.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 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 Fall Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Fall Creek. Straight-line distance: 205.78 mi (331.17 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
Fall Creek

#2 Fall Creek

Village in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,291
Coordinates44.7635700, -91.2771000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Fall Creek (-91.2771, 44.76357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.45 gal
32 L · about $31.86
Round trip
$63.73
16.9 gal · 64 L
Estimated CO2
75.1 kg one way
Round trip: 150.2 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.86 $63.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.94 $71.88
Premium $4.65 $39.33 $78.65
Diesel $5.30 $44.82 $89.64

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 Fall Creek. The current time is 06:15:28.

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.