How far is Milwaukee, WI from Kewaunee, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Kewaunee, WI is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
110.69 mi
02h 20m
Flight
100.12 mi
161.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.12 mi
Kilometers
161.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.69 mi
Kilometers
178.14 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kewaunee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-23T04:08
Arrive Kewaunee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
55.4 mi
01h 10m
To Kewaunee
55.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.3 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    1157 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    3144 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Revere Drive

    1960 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North 18th Street

    2253 ft · 51 sec · North 18th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Waldo Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Drive

    40 m · 7 sec · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Drive

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 22nd Street

    2249 ft · 43 sec · 22nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 42

    19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42

  22. 22

    Continue on Milwaukee Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ellis Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Ellis Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ellis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
75.4 mi · 68%
State Highway 42
19.2 mi · 17%
Memorial Drive
4.61 mi · 4%
Calumet Avenue
2.04 mi · 2%
Lincoln Avenue
2.01 mi · 2%
Milwaukee Street
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

55.3 mi · 00h 59m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mosel
01h 10m from Milwaukee
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Mostly Sunny near Kewaunee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 55.4 miles from Milwaukee and 55.4 miles from Kewaunee.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Kewaunee. Straight-line distance: 100.12 mi (161.12 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
Kewaunee

#2 Kewaunee

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Population2,835
Coordinates44.4583300, -87.5031400
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Kewaunee (-87.50314, 44.45833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.79 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.49
7.82 gal · 29.58 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.74 $29.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.63 $33.26
Premium $4.65 $18.20 $36.39
Diesel $5.30 $20.74 $41.48

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 Kewaunee. The current time is 04:08:37.

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.