How far is Milwaukee, WI from Lincoln, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Lincoln, WI is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Manitowoc 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 Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Lincoln.
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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
91.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH P, CTH DK: Dyckesville
1531 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto North Sugarbush Road
1043 ft · 29 sec · North Sugarbush Road
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Continue on County Road DK
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road DK
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Turn right onto County Road S
2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road S
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road S
4.1 mi · 10 min · County Road S
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Turn left onto Red River Lincoln T L Road
26 m · 4 sec · Red River Lincoln T L Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red River Lincoln T L Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Lincoln.
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
91.9 mi · 01h 38m
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 Light Snow near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Milwaukee and 67.7 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 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 Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Cleveland
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 Cleveland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 109.9 mi (176.87 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 Lincoln
Town in Vilas County, Wisconin, United States
| Population | 1,521 |
| Coordinates | 44.6180500, -87.6420400 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-87.64204, 44.61805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.35 | $50.71 |
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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