How far is Milwaukee, WI from North Hudson, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to North Hudson, WI is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.61 mi
05h 43m
Flight
276.18 mi
444.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.18 mi
Kilometers
444.47 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.61 mi
Kilometers
503.1 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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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 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Hudson
Sat, Apr 18, 10:56 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 4:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-18T05:12
Arrive North Hudson
Sat, Apr 18, 10:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
156 mi
02h 51m
To North Hudson
156.6 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and North Hudson.

  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

    146.3 mi · 2 hr 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Second Street South

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Second Street South

  13. 13

    Continue on Sixth Street North

    1585 ft · 56 sec · Sixth Street North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto St Croix St North

    17 m · 2 sec · St Croix St North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · St Croix St North

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
146 mi · 47%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 30%
East-West Freeway
70.9 mi · 23%
Second Street South
1.7 mi · 1%
Sixth Street North
0.3 mi
I 794 West
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

146 mi · 02h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
276.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
02h 51m from Milwaukee
Leave By
5:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukee and Chance Snow Showers near North Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to North Hudson?

The road trip is about 312.6 miles (503.1 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Milwaukee and 156.6 miles from North Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 5:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.59 one way or $83.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Milwaukee and Chance Snow Showers near North Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and North Hudson. Straight-line distance: 276.18 mi (444.47 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
North Hudson

#2 North Hudson

Village in St.

Population3,833
Coordinates44.9930200, -92.7568700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: North Hudson (-92.75687, 44.99302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.03 gal
41.76 L · about $41.59
Round trip
$83.19
22.06 gal · 83.52 L
Estimated CO2
98 kg one way
Round trip: 196 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.59 $83.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.91 $93.82
Premium $4.65 $51.33 $102.67
Diesel $5.30 $58.50 $117.01

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and North Hudson. The current time is 05:12:53.

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.