How far is Milwaukee, WI from Iron River, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Iron River, WI is about 394.6 miles (635.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297.9 miles (479.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Iron River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Iron River.
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Start on North Milwaukee Street
14 m · 9 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue
671 ft · 25 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
894 ft · 29 sec · North Jackson Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 794 West
1550 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway
1269 ft · 22 sec · East-West Freeway
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Continue on East-West Freeway
17.1 mi · 22 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
130.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Turn right onto County Road B
6.1 mi · 11 min · County Road B
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Turn right onto Coolidge Memorial Highway
6 mi · 11 min · Coolidge Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Highway 27
3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 27
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Turn right onto Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Oneida Street
22 m · 2 sec · Oneida Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oneida Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Iron River.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 53 North
Merge slight left
130 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Mostly Sunny near Iron River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Iron River?
The road trip is about 394.6 miles (635.1 km) and usually takes 07h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Black River Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.2 miles from Milwaukee and 197.5 miles from Iron River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.9 miles (479.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.49 one way or $104.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milwaukee and Mostly Sunny near Iron River.
Stop Ideas Near Black River Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black River Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Iron River. Straight-line distance: 297.93 mi (479.48 km).
#1 Milwaukee
The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
| Population | 589,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.0389000, -87.9064700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iron River
City in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 46.5643900, -91.4082500 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iron River (-91.40825, 46.56439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 635 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $52.49 | $104.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.20 | $118.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $64.78 | $129.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $73.83 | $147.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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