How far is Milwaukee, WI from Martell, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Martell, WI is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.06 mi
05h 29m
Flight
255.38 mi
411 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.38 mi
Kilometers
411 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.06 mi
Kilometers
482.9 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martell
Thu, Apr 23, 11:13 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-23T05:44
Arrive Martell
Thu, Apr 23, 11:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
149.8 mi
02h 44m
To Martell
150.2 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    127 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Baldwin, Ellsworth

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 10th Avenue

    8.6 mi · 12 min · 10th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 535th Street

    60 m · 13 sec · 535th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 801st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
127 mi · 42%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 31%
East-West Freeway
70.9 mi · 24%
10th Avenue
8.57 mi · 3%
US 63
0.36 mi
I 794 West
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

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

127 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
255.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
02h 44m from Milwaukee
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Martell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Milwaukee and 150.2 miles from Martell.

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

The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.93 one way or $79.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Martell.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

30 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Martell. Straight-line distance: 255.38 mi (411 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
Martell

#2 Martell

Town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,231
Coordinates44.8296900, -92.3976900
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Martell (-92.39769, 44.82969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.08 L · about $39.93
Round trip
$79.87
21.18 gal · 80.16 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.93 $79.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.04 $90.08
Premium $4.65 $49.29 $98.57
Diesel $5.30 $56.17 $112.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Martell. The current time is 05:44:03.

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.