How far is Milwaukee, WI from Florence, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Florence, WI is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Brown County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Florence.
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Start on North Milwaukee Street
14 m · 6 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue
1269 ft · 42 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto North Plankinton Avenue
1143 ft · 37 sec · North Plankinton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Kilbourn Avenue
1494 ft · 51 sec · West Kilbourn Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 43 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
97.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain
75.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US-2/US-141
1 mi · 1 min · US-2/US-141
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Continue on South Stephenson Avenue
3.5 mi · 4 min · South Stephenson Avenue
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Continue on US-2/US-141/M-95
12.3 mi · 17 min · US-2/US-141/M-95
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2135 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Quinnesec Street
27 m · 2 sec · Quinnesec Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quinnesec Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Florence.
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 straight
97.5 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Mostly Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Florence?
The road trip is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Green Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Milwaukee and 114.2 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200 miles (321.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.39 one way or $60.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Mostly Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Green Bay
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 Green Bay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Florence. Straight-line distance: 199.94 mi (321.77 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 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,945 |
| Coordinates | 45.9221800, -88.2518000 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florence (-88.2518, 45.92218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.39 | $60.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.28 | $68.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.51 | $75.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.75 | $85.50 |
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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