How far is Milwaukee, WI from Monroe, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Monroe, WI is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
109.4 mi
02h 21m
Flight
92.84 mi
149.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.84 mi
Kilometers
149.41 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.4 mi
Kilometers
176.07 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-22T22:22
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Delavan
WI

City in United States of America

From Milwaukee
54.6 mi
01h 10m
To Monroe
54.8 mi
01h 10m

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
75°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 Monroe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.8 mi · 8 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Hart Road

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Hart Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shopiere Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Henry Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1265 ft · 40 sec · Maple Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street

    2937 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Liberty Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 81

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 81

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 11

    10.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 11

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Highway KK

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway KK

  23. 23

    Continue on 13th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 13th Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 20th Avenue

    86 m · 15 sec · 20th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    939 ft · 43 sec · 12th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 17th Avenue

    104 m · 17 sec · 17th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    9 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
58.5 mi · 54%
State Highway 81
15.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 11
10.4 mi · 10%
East-West Freeway
6.06 mi · 6%
East Liberty Avenue
4.58 mi · 4%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

58.5 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delavan
01h 10m from Milwaukee
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Delavan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Milwaukee and 54.8 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Delavan

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

30 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

32 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

49 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

61 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 92.84 mi (149.41 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
Monroe

#2 Monroe

City in and the county seat of Green County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,236
Coordinates42.6011200, -89.6384500
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Monroe (-89.63845, 42.60112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.61 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.72 gal · 29.22 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.65 $17.96 $35.93
Diesel $5.30 $20.47 $40.95

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 Monroe. The current time is 22:22:37.

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.