How far is Milwaukee, WI from Hortonville, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Hortonville, WI is about 111.8 miles (180 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
111.87 mi
02h 14m
Flight
96.7 mi
155.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.7 mi
Kilometers
155.63 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.87 mi
Kilometers
180.03 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hortonville
Tue, May 12, 8:25 PM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Tue, May 12, 10:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-05-12T18:11
Arrive Hortonville
Tue, May 12, 8:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Byron
WI

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
55.9 mi
01h 07m
To Hortonville
55.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.8 mi · 8 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    2458 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    19.5 mi · 24 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH II: Winchester

    1266 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road II

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road II

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road M

    8.9 mi · 13 min · County Road M

  17. 17

    Continue on South Nash Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Nash Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 55%
Zoo Freeway
19.5 mi · 17%
US 45 North
12 mi · 11%
County Road M
8.95 mi · 8%
East-West Freeway
6.06 mi · 5%
County Road II
1.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 07m from Milwaukee
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milwaukee and Rain Showers near Hortonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.8 miles (180 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Milwaukee and 55.9 miles from Hortonville.

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

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milwaukee and Rain Showers near Hortonville.

Stop Ideas Near Byron

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

11 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

22 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

37 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

41 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Hortonville. Straight-line distance: 96.7 mi (155.63 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
Hortonville

#2 Hortonville

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population2,976
Coordinates44.3347000, -88.6381600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Hortonville (-88.63816, 44.3347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.94 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.79
7.9 gal · 29.88 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.90 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.80 $33.60
Premium $4.65 $18.38 $36.77
Diesel $5.30 $20.95 $41.90

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Hortonville. The current time is 18:11:11.

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.