How far is Milwaukee, WI from Pell Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Pell Lake, WI is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Pell Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Pell Lake.
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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 left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
23.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 120: East Troy, Lake Geneva
1574 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
42 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 120
11.6 mi · 17 min · State Highway 120
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 120
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120
1048 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 120
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 120
68 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pell Lake Drive
703 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Pell Lake Drive
3023 ft · 2 min · Pell Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Moss Road
2936 ft · 2 min · Moss Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wisteria Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Pell Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 43 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
23.9 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Milwaukee and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Pell Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Pell Lake?
The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Mukwonago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Milwaukee and 27.5 miles from Pell Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Milwaukee and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Pell Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Mukwonago
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 Mukwonago.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Pell Lake. Straight-line distance: 41.3 mi (66.46 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 Pell Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 3,722 |
| Coordinates | 42.5380700, -88.3509300 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pell Lake (-88.35093, 42.53807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.24 | $20.47 |
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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