How far is Milwaukee, WI from Nashville, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Nashville, WI is about 222 miles (357.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Brown County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Nashville.
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Start on North Milwaukee Street
14 m · 6 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue
1269 ft · 42 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto North Plankinton Avenue
1143 ft · 37 sec · North Plankinton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Kilbourn Avenue
1494 ft · 51 sec · West Kilbourn Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 43 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North: Marinette
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 22: Shawano, Clintonville
1494 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
2361 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 47
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 47
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Continue on State Highway 55
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 55
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Continue on Ben Warrington Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Ben Warrington Road
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Continue on State Highway 47
1117 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 47
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 47
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 47
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 47
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 47
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Turn right onto State Highway 55
56.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · State Highway 55
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Turn left onto County Highway B
3.6 mi · 9 min · County Highway B
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Turn right onto Cole Lane
11 m · 2 sec · Cole Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cole Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Nashville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
86.7 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukee and Chance Rain And Snow near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Nashville?
The road trip is about 222 miles (357.3 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Allouez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Milwaukee and 111 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.53 one way or $59.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Milwaukee and Chance Rain And Snow near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Allouez
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 Allouez.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 180.31 mi (290.18 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 Nashville
Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,023 |
| Coordinates | 45.5227400, -89.0248400 |
| Altitude | 519 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashville (-89.02484, 45.52274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.53 | $59.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.53 | $83.06 |
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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