How far is Milwaukee, WI from Green Bay, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Green Bay, WI is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
118 mi
02h 15m
Flight
102.43 mi
164.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.43 mi
Kilometers
164.85 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118 mi
Kilometers
189.9 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Bay
Sun, May 31, 5:38 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Sun, May 31, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-05-31T03:23
Arrive Green Bay
Sun, May 31, 5:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Mosel
WI

Human settlement in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Milwaukee
59 mi
01h 07m
To Green Bay
59 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Green Bay.

  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

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Webster Avenue, East Shore Drive

    1325 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    93 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Shore Drive

    1144 ft · 24 sec · East Shore Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on North Webster Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Webster Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    2159 ft · 38 sec · University Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2042 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Dousman Street

    1413 ft · 1 min · Dousman Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Dousman Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Dousman Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dousman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
114 mi · 97%
North Webster Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
I 43 North
0.76 mi · 1%
University Avenue
0.41 mi
Main Street
0.39 mi
Webster Avenue
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

93.9 mi · 01h 41m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
102.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mosel
01h 07m from Milwaukee
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Sunny near Green Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Green Bay?

The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Mosel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Milwaukee and 59 miles from Green Bay.

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

The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mosel

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

7 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

31 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

57 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

68 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Green Bay. Straight-line distance: 102.43 mi (164.85 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
Green Bay

#2 Green Bay

City in and county seat of Brown County, Wisconsin

Population2,189
Coordinates44.5191600, -88.0198300
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Green Bay (-88.01983, 44.51916)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Green Bay. The current time is 03:23:01.

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.