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

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Fall River, WI is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
81.85 mi
01h 46m
Flight
62.11 mi
99.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.11 mi
Kilometers
99.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.85 mi
Kilometers
131.72 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 Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 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
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From Milwaukee
40.8 mi
00h 53m
To Fall River
41 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
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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 River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.8 mi · 29 min · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 North: Watertown

    100 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16 West, WI 60: ColumbusHustisford

    1819 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    611 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 60

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 16 & 60

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Highway 16 & 60

  15. 15

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1528 ft · 43 sec · Lowell Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East James Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · East James Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 16

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 16

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Johnson Road

    3198 ft · 2 min · Johnson Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Street

    2329 ft · 2 min · South Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kane Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Kane Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kane Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
44.1 mi · 54%
WI 26 North
18.1 mi · 22%
Highway 16 & 60
13.8 mi · 17%
East James Street
1.75 mi · 2%
State Highway 16
1.48 mi · 2%
Johnson Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

26.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 53m from Milwaukee
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Milwaukee and 41 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 62.11 mi (99.96 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
Fall River

#2 Fall River

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population1,757
Coordinates43.3844300, -89.0451100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Fall River (-89.04511, 43.38443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $10.90
Round trip
$21.80
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.90 $21.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.29 $24.58
Premium $4.65 $13.45 $26.90
Diesel $5.30 $15.33 $30.66

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 River. The current time is 03:54:41.

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.