How far is Milwaukee, WI from Milton, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Milton, WI is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.76 mi
01h 28m
Flight
55.57 mi
89.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.57 mi
Kilometers
89.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.76 mi
Kilometers
117.1 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Concord
WI

Town in Wisconsin, United States

From Milwaukee
36.4 mi
00h 44m
To Milton
36.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.8 mi · 29 min · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson

    97 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 59, CTH M: Whitewater, Milton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    8 m · 1 sec · State Highway 59

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2852 ft · 57 sec · State Highway 59

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Janesville Street

    1648 ft · 47 sec · South Janesville Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East High Street

    2167 ft · 1 min · East High Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rogers Street

    997 ft · 44 sec · Rogers Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
44.1 mi · 61%
State Highway 59
0.54 mi · 1%
East High Street
0.41 mi · 1%
South Janesville Street
0.31 mi
I 794 West
0.29 mi
WI 59
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

26.8 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 44m from Milwaukee
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Milwaukee and 36.4 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milwaukee and Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

45 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

46 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

51 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

56 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Milton. Straight-line distance: 55.57 mi (89.43 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
Milton

#2 Milton

City in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population3,126
Coordinates42.7755600, -88.9440000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Milton (-88.944, 42.77556)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 Milton. The current time is 21:25:37.

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.