How far is Milwaukee, WI from Little Round Lake, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Little Round Lake, WI is about 350.3 miles (563.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
350.24 mi
06h 47m
Flight
264.46 mi
425.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.46 mi
Kilometers
425.61 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.24 mi
Kilometers
563.65 km
Drive Time
06h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Round Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 9:16 PM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Fri, Oct 16, 4:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-10-15T14:29
Arrive Little Round Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 9:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:17 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Warrens
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Milwaukee
174.8 mi
03h 23m
To Little Round Lake
175.4 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Little Round Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Little Round Lake.

  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

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road B

    14 mi · 25 min · County Road B

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 70

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 70

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 27

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road K

    7.2 mi · 13 min · County Road K

  18. 18

    Continue on County Highway E

    1142 ft · 23 sec · County Highway E

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto County Highway K

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway K

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Froemel Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Froemel Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Round Lake School Road

    2269 ft · 2 min · Round Lake School Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Akikaandag Lane

    102 m · 16 sec · Akikaandag Lane

  23. 23

    Continue on Akikaandag Lane

    1487 ft · 1 min · Akikaandag Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Akikaandag Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Little Round Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 26%
US 53 North
76.4 mi · 22%
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 22%
East-West Freeway
70.9 mi · 20%
County Road B
14 mi · 4%
County Road K
7.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.8 mi
264.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
03h 23m from Milwaukee
Leave By
10:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Milwaukee and Rain Showers Likely near Little Round Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Little Round Lake?

The road trip is about 350.3 miles (563.7 km) and usually takes 06h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.8 miles from Milwaukee and 175.4 miles from Little Round Lake.

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

The direct path is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.87 one way or $101.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Milwaukee and Rain Showers Likely near Little Round Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Warrens

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

16 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

68 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

81 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Little Round Lake. Straight-line distance: 264.46 mi (425.61 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
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#2 Little Round Lake

Situated within the glaciated landscape of Sawyer County in northern Wisconsin, this lake lies at an elevation of 1319 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates45.9649500, -91.3679500
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Little Round Lake (-91.36795, 45.96495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 564 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.36 gal
46.78 L · about $50.87
Round trip
$101.75
24.72 gal · 93.56 L
Estimated CO2
109.8 kg one way
Round trip: 219.7 kg / 484 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $50.87 $101.75
Mid-grade $4.72 $58.28 $116.55
Premium $5.30 $65.46 $130.92
Diesel $6.19 $76.52 $153.04

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Little Round Lake. The current time is 14:29:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.