How far is Milwaukee, WI from Kimberly, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Kimberly, WI is about 111 miles (178.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
111.05 mi
02h 08m
Flight
87.91 mi
141.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.91 mi
Kilometers
141.48 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.05 mi
Kilometers
178.72 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kimberly
Sat, Apr 18, 9:03 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-18T06:55
Arrive Kimberly
Sat, Apr 18, 9:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Lomira
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
55.5 mi
01h 04m
To Kimberly
55.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point

    1578 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North

    2662 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Tri-County Expressway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Tri-County Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH CE: College Avenue

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    155 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto County Road CE

    1649 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE

    49 m · 3 sec · County Road CE

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE

    1520 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    532 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1147 ft · 23 sec · Railroad Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Railroad Street

    27 m · 5 sec · South Railroad Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Kimberly Avenue

    20 m · 1 sec · West Kimberly Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Kimberly Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
74.4 mi · 67%
Zoo Freeway
19.5 mi · 18%
Tri-County Expressway
6.47 mi · 6%
East-West Freeway
6.06 mi · 5%
South Railroad Street
0.8 mi · 1%
County Road CE
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

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

74.4 mi · 01h 20m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lomira
01h 04m from Milwaukee
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukee and Light Rain near Kimberly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Lomira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Milwaukee and 55.6 miles from Kimberly.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Milwaukee and Light Rain near Kimberly.

Stop Ideas Near Lomira

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

18 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

23 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

34 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

48 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Kimberly. Straight-line distance: 87.91 mi (141.48 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
Kimberly

#2 Kimberly

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population6,869
Coordinates44.2722100, -88.3390000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Kimberly (-88.339, 44.27221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
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
3.92 gal
14.83 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.56
7.84 gal · 29.66 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.78 $29.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.65 $18.24 $36.49
Diesel $5.30 $20.79 $41.58

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Kimberly. The current time is 06:55:05.

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.