How far is Milwaukee, WI from Platteville, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Platteville, WI is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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 03h 00m.
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 Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Platteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Platteville.
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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
17.1 mi · 22 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
1264 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
1377 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville
65.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 80, WI 81: Platteville, Lancaster
2184 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 80
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Water Street
1912 ft · 1 min · South Water Street
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Turn left onto West Pine Street
701 ft · 26 sec · West Pine Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
122 m · 23 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
66 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Platteville.
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 18 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville
65.7 mi · 01h 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Milwaukee and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Platteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Platteville?
The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Milwaukee and 76.2 miles from Platteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Milwaukee and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Platteville.
Stop Ideas Near McFarland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Platteville. Straight-line distance: 131.89 mi (212.26 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 Platteville
City in Grant County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 42.7341600, -90.4784600 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Platteville (-90.47846, 42.73416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.25 | $40.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.99 | $49.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
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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