How far is Milwaukee, WI from Lemonweir, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Lemonweir, WI is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
142.78 mi
02h 39m
Flight
117.79 mi
189.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.79 mi
Kilometers
189.56 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.78 mi
Kilometers
229.78 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lemonweir
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 16, 4:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-15T23:35
Arrive Lemonweir
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Burke
WI

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

From Milwaukee
71.3 mi
01h 19m
To Lemonweir
71.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 22 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    39.3 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 82

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 82

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 19th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
70.9 mi · 50%
I 39 North
68.5 mi · 48%
State Highway 82
1.74 mi · 1%
19th Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
I 794 West
0.29 mi
WI 82
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
117.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
01h 19m from Milwaukee
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukee and Areas Of Fog near Lemonweir.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Milwaukee and 71.5 miles from Lemonweir.

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

The direct path is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milwaukee and Areas Of Fog near Lemonweir.

Stop Ideas Near Burke

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

12 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

48 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Lemonweir. Straight-line distance: 117.79 mi (189.56 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
Lemonweir

#2 Lemonweir

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,725
Coordinates43.7844200, -90.0170700
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Lemonweir (-90.01707, 43.78442)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.07 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.14 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Lemonweir. The current time is 23:35:33.

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.