How far is Milwaukee, WI from Frederic, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Frederic, WI is about 341.2 miles (549.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289 miles (465.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Frederic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Frederic.
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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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Continue on East-West Freeway
17.1 mi · 22 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
58 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 48: Rice Lake, Cumberland
1912 ft · 46 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Knapp Street
73 m · 4 sec · West Knapp Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street
153 m · 10 sec · West Knapp Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Knapp Street
41 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street
129 m · 8 sec · West Knapp Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Knapp Street
39 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street
139 m · 9 sec · West Knapp Street
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Turn straight onto Knapp Avenue
5.7 mi · 8 min · Knapp Avenue
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Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue
6.9 mi · 9 min · 22 1/2 Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street
2526 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 22 1/2 Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
726 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on State Highway 48
7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 48
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Turn right onto 10th Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 300th Avenue
14.2 mi · 21 min · 300th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Wisconsin Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street West
76 m · 8 sec · Oak Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Frederic.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frederic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Frederic?
The road trip is about 341.2 miles (549.1 km) and usually takes 06h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.4 miles from Milwaukee and 170.8 miles from Frederic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289 miles (465.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.40 one way or $90.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frederic.
Stop Ideas Near Tomah
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 Tomah.
Tomah
La Crosse
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Frederic. Straight-line distance: 288.97 mi (465.05 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 Frederic
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,080 |
| Coordinates | 45.6591200, -92.4671400 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frederic (-92.46714, 45.65912)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 549 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $45.40 | $90.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.21 | $102.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.03 | $112.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $63.86 | $127.72 |
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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