How far is Milwaukee, WI from Raymond, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Raymond, WI is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.45 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.3 mi
27.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.3 mi
Kilometers
27.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.45 mi
Kilometers
34.52 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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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 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raymond
Mon, May 4, 7:58 PM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Mon, May 4, 8:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-05-04T19:23
Arrive Raymond
Mon, May 4, 7:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Greendale
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Milwaukee
10.7 mi
00h 17m
To Raymond
10.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Raymond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Raymond.

  1. 1

    Start on North Milwaukee Street

    14 m · 9 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue

    671 ft · 25 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    894 ft · 29 sec · North Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 794 West

    1550 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway

    1269 ft · 22 sec · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, I 94: Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Seven Mile Road

    1688 ft · 33 sec · consfruction

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    69 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 7 Mile Road

    1413 ft · 36 sec · 7 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on 7 Mile Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · 7 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway U

    48 m · 4 sec · County Highway U

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway U

    2.1 mi · 5 min · County Highway U

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 5 Mile Road

    20 m · 3 sec · West 5 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Raymond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
14.3 mi · 67%
7 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 13%
County Highway U
2.1 mi · 10%
I 43 South
0.72 mi · 3%
I 794 West
0.29 mi · 1%
I 43
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue on North-South Freeway

9.43 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greendale
00h 17m from Milwaukee
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Milwaukee and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Raymond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Raymond?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Milwaukee and 10.7 miles from Raymond.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Milwaukee and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Raymond.

Stop Ideas Near Greendale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 9 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greendale.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

6 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

12 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Raymond. Straight-line distance: 17.3 mi (27.84 km).

Milwaukee

#1 Milwaukee

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Population589,067
Coordinates43.0389000, -87.9064700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Raymond

#2 Raymond

Civil town in Racine County, Wisconsin

Population3,940
Coordinates42.8008500, -88.0125800
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Raymond (-88.01258, 42.80085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.87 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.74 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Raymond. The current time is 19:23:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.