How far is Milwaukee, WI from Fredonia, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Fredonia, WI is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.64 mi
00h 41m
Flight
29.91 mi
48.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.91 mi
Kilometers
48.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.64 mi
Kilometers
50.92 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredonia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-23T01:47
Arrive Fredonia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Thiensville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Milwaukee
15.8 mi
00h 20m
To Fredonia
15.8 mi
00h 20m

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
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Fredonia.

  1. 1

    Start on North Milwaukee Street

    14 m · 6 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue

    1269 ft · 42 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Plankinton Avenue

    1143 ft · 37 sec · North Plankinton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Kilbourn Avenue

    1494 ft · 51 sec · West Kilbourn Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 43 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    555 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fredonia Avenue

    2635 ft · 55 sec · Fredonia Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    50 m · 7 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
24.3 mi · 77%
WI 57 North
5.17 mi · 16%
I 43 North
0.76 mi · 2%
Fredonia Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
West Kilbourn Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
East Wisconsin Avenue
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thiensville
00h 20m from Milwaukee
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Mostly Sunny near Fredonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Fredonia?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thiensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Milwaukee and 15.8 miles from Fredonia.

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

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thiensville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thiensville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
Cedarburg City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Cedarburg City Hall

Cedarburg , WI
W63n645 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews County government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thiensville.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

33 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

61 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Fredonia. Straight-line distance: 29.91 mi (48.13 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
Fredonia

#2 Fredonia

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,168
Coordinates43.4705600, -87.9506500
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Fredonia (-87.95065, 43.47056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $4.65 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 Fredonia. The current time is 01:47:46.

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.