How far is Milwaukee, WI from Lake Koshkonong, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Lake Koshkonong, WI is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Lake Koshkonong.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Lake Koshkonong.
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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
26.8 mi · 29 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
14.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 106: Fort Atkinson
1424 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 106
970 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 106
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Turn left onto North Shore Road
2.2 mi · 9 min · North Shore Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Shore Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Lake Koshkonong.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
26.8 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake Koshkonong.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Lake Koshkonong?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Oconomowoc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Milwaukee and 31.3 miles from Lake Koshkonong.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake Koshkonong.
Stop Ideas Near Oconomowoc
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 Oconomowoc.
Beaver Dam, WI
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Columbus
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Lake Koshkonong. Straight-line distance: 51.98 mi (83.66 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 Lake Koshkonong
Census designated place
| Population | 1,204 |
| Coordinates | 42.9097300, -88.9195500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Koshkonong (-88.91955, 42.90973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.30 | $16.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
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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