How far is Milwaukee, WI from Milltown, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Milltown, WI is about 340.8 miles (548.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
340.77 mi
06h 29m
Flight
285.14 mi
458.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.14 mi
Kilometers
458.89 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.77 mi
Kilometers
548.41 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milltown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-23T01:47
Arrive Milltown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:00 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
11:00 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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Milwaukee
170.2 mi
03h 14m
To Milltown
170.6 mi
03h 14m

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
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy 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 Milltown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 48: Rice Lake, Cumberland

    1912 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Knapp Street

    73 m · 4 sec · West Knapp Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

    153 m · 10 sec · West Knapp Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Knapp Street

    41 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

    129 m · 8 sec · West Knapp Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Knapp Street

    39 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

    139 m · 9 sec · West Knapp Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Knapp Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Knapp Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue

    6.9 mi · 9 min · 22 1/2 Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Elm Street

    2526 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  24. 24

    Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 22 1/2 Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    726 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 48

    21.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 48

  27. 27

    Continue on East North Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East North Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    111 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    2332 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  30. 30

    Turn left onto State Highway 35

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 35

  31. 31

    Continue on 160th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 160th Street

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 35

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

    105 m · 21 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    44 m · 6 sec · Bank Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 27%
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 22%
East-West Freeway
70.9 mi · 21%
US 53 North
58.5 mi · 17%
State Highway 48
21.3 mi · 6%
22 1/2 Avenue
7.95 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 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
285.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
03h 14m from Milwaukee
Leave By
11:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milltown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 340.8 miles (548.4 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?

Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.2 miles from Milwaukee and 170.6 miles from Milltown.

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

The direct path is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 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 $45.37 one way or $90.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tomah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Milltown. Straight-line distance: 285.14 mi (458.89 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 Milltown

Village in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population1,233
Coordinates45.5260700, -92.5085300
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Milltown (-92.50853, 45.52607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.03 gal
45.52 L · about $45.37
Round trip
$90.73
24.06 gal · 91.04 L
Estimated CO2
106.9 kg one way
Round trip: 213.8 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.37 $90.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.16 $102.33
Premium $4.65 $55.99 $111.98
Diesel $5.30 $63.81 $127.61

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 Milltown. The current time is 01:47:56.

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.