How far is Milwaukee, WI from Fulton, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Fulton, WI is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
80.64 mi
01h 43m
Flight
63.81 mi
102.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.81 mi
Kilometers
102.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.64 mi
Kilometers
129.77 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-23T09:50
Arrive Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
40.3 mi
00h 51m
To Fulton
40.4 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

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 Fulton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson

    97 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    22.2 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Whitewater, Edgerton

    1973 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Highway N

    2.9 mi · 4 min · County Highway N

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    129 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    692 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 59

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  20. 20

    Continue on East Fulton Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Fulton Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1228 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Lord Street

    1809 ft · 1 min · Lord Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 51

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 51

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    35 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West County Road M

    1 mi · 2 min · West County Road M

  26. 26

    Continue on County Highway M

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
44.1 mi · 55%
State Highway 59
4.03 mi · 5%
County Highway N
2.9 mi · 4%
County Highway M
2.12 mi · 3%
US Highway 51
1.59 mi · 2%
West County Road M
1.02 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 51m from Milwaukee
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny near Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 40.3 miles from Milwaukee and 40.4 miles from Fulton.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Fulton. Straight-line distance: 63.81 mi (102.69 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
Fulton

#2 Fulton

Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,435
Coordinates42.8080600, -89.1276100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Fulton (-89.12761, 42.80806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.77 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.7 gal · 21.54 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.12 $24.24
Premium $4.65 $13.26 $26.53
Diesel $5.30 $15.12 $30.23

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 Fulton. The current time is 09:50:58.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.