How far is Milwaukee, WI from North Prairie, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to North Prairie, WI is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and North Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and North Prairie.
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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
12.9 mi · 17 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18, WI 164 South, CTH JJ: Barker Road, Bluemound Road
765 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 18 East, CTH Y, CTH JJ: Barker Road, Bluemound Road
561 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 18, CTH JJ: Waukesha, Barker Road North
764 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto West Bluemound Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bluemound Road
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Turn slight left
6.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight
913 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Genesee Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Genesee Road
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Continue on State Highway 59
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on East State Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East State Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
889 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and North Prairie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East-West Freeway
Continue on East-West Freeway
12.9 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukee and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to North Prairie?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Waukesha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Milwaukee and 15.2 miles from North Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Milwaukee and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Waukesha
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waukesha.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and North Prairie. Straight-line distance: 26.23 mi (42.21 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 North Prairie
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,236 |
| Coordinates | 42.9344600, -88.4053700 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Prairie (-88.40537, 42.93446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
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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