How far is Milwaukee, WI from Porterfield, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Porterfield, WI is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Porterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Porterfield.
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Start on North Milwaukee Street
14 m · 6 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue
1269 ft · 42 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto North Plankinton Avenue
1143 ft · 37 sec · North Plankinton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Kilbourn Avenue
1494 ft · 51 sec · West Kilbourn Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 43 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
97.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41, LMCT: Oconto, Marinette
25.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, CTH Y: Peshtigo
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto French Street
1.3 km · 2 min · French Street
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
1850 ft · 59 sec · North Lake Street
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Continue on County Highway D
3.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway D
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Turn right onto County Highway E
1.4 km · 2 min · County Highway E
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Turn left onto State Highway 64
152 m · 11 sec · State Highway 64
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Turn right onto County Highway E
3.5 mi · 9 min · County Highway E
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Turn right onto Rowe Road
71 m · 10 sec · Rowe Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rowe Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Porterfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
97.5 mi · 01h 44m
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 near Porterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Porterfield?
The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Francis Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Milwaukee and 85 miles from Porterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Partly Sunny near Porterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Francis Creek
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 Francis Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Porterfield. Straight-line distance: 146.28 mi (235.41 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 Porterfield
Civil town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,962 |
| Coordinates | 45.1544300, -87.7945500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Porterfield (-87.79455, 45.15443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.92 | $55.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.82 | $63.65 |
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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