How far is Milwaukee, WI from Newbold, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Newbold, WI is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Partly Sunny then Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Newbold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Newbold.
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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
5.8 mi · 8 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
2458 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
19.5 mi · 24 min · Zoo Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Merge slight right
46.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Prentice, Rhinelander
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 8: Rhinelander
85 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
14.3 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 47
73 m · 14 sec · State Highway 47
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 47
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 47
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Continue on Country Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Country Drive
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Continue on State Highway 47
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 47
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 47
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Newbold.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny then Chance T-storms near Newbold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Newbold?
The road trip is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Waupaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Milwaukee and 125.2 miles from Newbold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.30 one way or $66.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Milwaukee and Partly Sunny then Chance T-storms near Newbold.
Stop Ideas Near Waupaca
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 Waupaca.
Waupaca, Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WI
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Wittenberg, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Newbold. Straight-line distance: 200.06 mi (321.97 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 Newbold
Civil town in Oneida County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,730 |
| Coordinates | 45.6980100, -89.5101400 |
| Altitude | 479 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newbold (-89.51014, 45.69801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.55 | $75.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.09 | $82.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.83 | $93.67 |
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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