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

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Green Valley, WI is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
142.19 mi
02h 49m
Flight
122.71 mi
197.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.71 mi
Kilometers
197.49 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.19 mi
Kilometers
228.83 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-19T00:15
Arrive Green Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Newton
WI

Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
71.1 mi
01h 24m
To Green Valley
71.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North: Marinette

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 32, CTH Y: Pulaski, Gillett

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Wisconsin Street

    36 m · 2 sec · South Wisconsin Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Wisconsin Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Wisconsin Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Cedar Street

    779 ft · 13 sec · East Cedar Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Wisconsin Street

    1807 ft · 36 sec · South Wisconsin Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Pulaski Street

    2105 ft · 35 sec · East Pulaski Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Saint Augustine Street

    2422 ft · 46 sec · North Saint Augustine Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 32

    8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 32

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road E

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Road E

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road E

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
107 mi · 75%
WI 29 West
8.27 mi · 6%
State Highway 32
8.09 mi · 6%
WI 172 West
6.44 mi · 5%
WI 32
4.36 mi · 3%
I 41 North
3.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

86.7 mi · 01h 33m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
01h 24m from Milwaukee
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Slight Chance Light Snow near Green Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Milwaukee and 71.1 miles from Green Valley.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Slight Chance Light Snow near Green Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

10 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

27 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

62 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

62 mi away
800 Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Green Valley. Straight-line distance: 122.71 mi (197.49 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 Valley

#2 Green Valley

Civil town in Shawano County, Wisconsin

Population1,059
Coordinates44.7955500, -88.2703800
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Green Valley (-88.27038, 44.79555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
18.99 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.86
10.04 gal · 37.98 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.93 $37.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.65 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.30 $26.63 $53.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Green Valley. The current time is 00:15:31.

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.