How far is Milwaukee, WI from Lake Ripley, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Lake Ripley, WI is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Lake Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Lake Ripley.
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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
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18, I 94 Alternate: Cambridge, Jefferson
856 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 18
7.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 18
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Turn left onto Wolff Road
556 ft · 24 sec · Wolff Road
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Continue on Wolff Road
2906 ft · 2 min · Wolff Road
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Continue on Beach Drive
135 m · 21 sec · Beach Drive
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
883 ft · 45 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Park Drive
137 m · 22 sec · Park Drive
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Turn right onto Ripley Road
1027 ft · 48 sec · Ripley Road
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Turn right onto Ripley Road
94 m · 23 sec · Ripley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ripley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Lake Ripley.
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.
Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Sunny near Lake Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Lake Ripley?
The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Milwaukee and 30.4 miles from Lake Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:54 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 Lake Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near Oconomowoc Lake
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 Lake.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Beaver Dam, WI
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Lake Ripley. Straight-line distance: 54.59 mi (87.85 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 Ripley
Census designated place
| Population | 1,779 |
| Coordinates | 43.0058300, -88.9862200 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Ripley (-88.98622, 43.00583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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