How far is Milwaukee, WI from Laona, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Laona, WI is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Brown County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Laona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Laona.
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Start on North Milwaukee Street
14 m · 6 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue
1269 ft · 42 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto North Plankinton Avenue
1143 ft · 37 sec · North Plankinton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Kilbourn Avenue
1494 ft · 51 sec · West Kilbourn Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 43 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
97.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 64, US 141 Business: Antigo, Marinette
1539 ft · 42 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 64
70 m · 4 sec · State Highway 64
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 64
592 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 64
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 64
34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 64
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 64
20.1 mi · 30 min · State Highway 64
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 32
22.3 mi · 33 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on Branch Street
6 mi · 9 min · Branch Street
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Continue on State Highway 32
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 32
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street
113 m · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
1985 ft · 1 min · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Laona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
97.5 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Slight Chance Light Snow near Laona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Laona?
The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Milwaukee and 108.1 miles from Laona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 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 Light Snow near Laona.
Stop Ideas Near Bellevue
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 Bellevue.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Laona. Straight-line distance: 178.59 mi (287.42 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 Laona
Civil town in Forest County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.5646900, -88.6740000 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laona (-88.674, 45.56469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.74 | $57.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.46 | $70.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.42 | $80.83 |
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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