How far is Milwaukee, WI from Port Edwards, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Port Edwards, WI is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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 03h 26m.
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.
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Port Edwards.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Port Edwards.
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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 right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau
1128 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
52 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 73: Plainfield, Wisconsin Rapids
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 73
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Adams Avenue
7.3 mi · 11 min · Adams Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 73
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Mill Avenue
1025 ft · 21 sec · Mill Avenue
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Prospect Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Letendre Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
2531 ft · 2 min · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Port Edwards.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
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 Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Edwards.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Port Edwards?
The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Milwaukee and 89 miles from Port Edwards.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Edwards.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
Portage
Madison, Wisconsin
Columbus
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Port Edwards. Straight-line distance: 133.38 mi (214.66 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 Port Edwards
Village in Wood County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,338 |
| Coordinates | 44.3508000, -89.8654000 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Edwards (-89.8654, 44.3508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.64 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.26 | $66.51 |
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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