How far is Milwaukee, WI from Fox Lake, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Fox Lake, WI is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
75.54 mi
01h 42m
Flight
62.07 mi
99.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.07 mi
Kilometers
99.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.54 mi
Kilometers
121.57 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fox Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-23T04:09
Arrive Fox Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Saint Lawrence
WI

Saint Lawrence is a city in Washington County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
37.7 mi
00h 51m
To Fox Lake
37.8 mi
00h 51m

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

Mostly 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 Fox Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Fox Lake.

  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

    5.8 mi · 8 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    2458 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    19.5 mi · 24 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    13 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  16. 16

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  22. 22

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1967 ft · 34 sec · Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 Business, CTH B: Beaver Dam

    1490 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ganske Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ganske Road

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road B

    1558 ft · 35 sec · County Road B

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Schoenfeld Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Schoenfeld Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Spring Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Spring Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Fox Lake.

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 33
21.2 mi · 28%
Zoo Freeway
19.5 mi · 26%
US 41 North
13 mi · 17%
East-West Freeway
6.06 mi · 8%
Schoenfeld Road
6.02 mi · 8%
Park Avenue
2.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

19.5 mi · 00h 24m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Lawrence
00h 51m from Milwaukee
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Mostly Sunny near Fox Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Fox Lake?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Saint Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Milwaukee and 37.8 miles from Fox Lake.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Mostly Sunny near Fox Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Lawrence

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

43 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

44 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

50 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Fox Lake. Straight-line distance: 62.07 mi (99.89 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
Fox Lake

#2 Fox Lake

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,738
Coordinates43.5655400, -88.9065000
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Fox Lake (-88.9065, 43.56554)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.07 $20.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.36 $22.71
Premium $4.65 $12.43 $24.85
Diesel $5.30 $14.16 $28.32

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 Fox Lake. The current time is 04:09:58.

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.