How far is Milwaukee, WI from McFarland, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to McFarland, WI is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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 01h 34m.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and McFarland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and McFarland.
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Start on North Milwaukee Street
14 m · 9 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue
671 ft · 25 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
894 ft · 29 sec · North Jackson Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 794 West
1550 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway
1269 ft · 22 sec · East-West Freeway
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Continue on East-West Freeway
17.1 mi · 22 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
49.3 mi · 53 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway N
61 m · 4 sec · County Highway N
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
156 m · 9 sec · County Highway N
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N
28 m · 2 sec · County Highway N
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway N
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on County Highway N
3.1 mi · 5 min · County Highway N
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Turn right onto Fieldview Road
1201 ft · 24 sec · Fieldview Road
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Turn straight onto County Road MN
3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road MN
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Continue on County Highway MN
2668 ft · 53 sec · County Highway MN
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Continue on Broadhead Street
3217 ft · 1 min · Broadhead Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
786 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Exchange Street
142 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Exchange Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and McFarland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
49.3 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Milwaukee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near McFarland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to McFarland?
The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Milwaukee and 39.5 miles from McFarland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milwaukee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near McFarland.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and McFarland. Straight-line distance: 69.9 mi (112.49 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 McFarland
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 9,291 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125000, -89.2898400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: McFarland (-89.28984, 43.0125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.48 | $20.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.82 | $23.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.75 | $29.49 |
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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