How far is Milwaukee, WI from Juneau, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Juneau, WI is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
60.69 mi
01h 23m
Flight
47.52 mi
76.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.52 mi
Kilometers
76.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.69 mi
Kilometers
97.67 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Juneau
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-22T22:03
Arrive Juneau
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Nashotah
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
30.3 mi
00h 41m
To Juneau
30.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on WIS 16 West: Pewaukee

    15.1 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16 West, WI 67 North: Mayville, Watertown

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 67 North: Oconomowoc, Mayville

    1537 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 67

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 56 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 67

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 67

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road EE

    7.9 mi · 11 min · County Road EE

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 60

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 60

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Highway DJ

    5 mi · 9 min · County Highway DJ

  16. 16

    Continue on East Oak Grove Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Oak Grove Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Oak Grove Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
17.4 mi · 29%
WIS 16 West
15.1 mi · 25%
County Road EE
7.92 mi · 13%
State Highway 67
5.47 mi · 9%
County Highway DJ
5.04 mi · 8%
State Highway 60
4.11 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Continue on East-West Freeway

17.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashotah
00h 41m from Milwaukee
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Sunny near Juneau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Nashotah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Milwaukee and 30.4 miles from Juneau.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milwaukee and Sunny near Juneau.

Stop Ideas Near Nashotah

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

40 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

43 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

52 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Columbus

56 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 47.52 mi (76.48 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
Juneau

#2 Juneau

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,532
Coordinates43.4055500, -88.7051000
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Juneau (-88.7051, 43.40555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.07
Round trip
$16.14
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.07 $16.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.10 $18.20
Premium $4.65 $9.96 $19.92
Diesel $5.30 $11.35 $22.70

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 Juneau. The current time is 22:03:01.

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.