How far is Milwaukee, WI from Saint Croix Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.8 miles (460 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Saint Croix Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Saint Croix Falls.
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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 left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
50 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Barron, Cameron
1931 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
79 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on East Division Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · East Division Avenue
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Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 13 1/2 Avenue
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Continue on 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
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Continue on 14th Avenue
9 mi · 13 min · 14th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue
40 m · 7 sec · 14th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 14th Avenue
2825 ft · 1 min · 14th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue
38 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 16 min · East 130th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · West 130th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 8
1.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8
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Take the exit slight right
1578 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto South Vincent Street
1797 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street
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Continue on East State Street
138 m · 18 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street
627 ft · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Street
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Turn right onto East Kentucky Street
88 m · 13 sec · East Kentucky Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kentucky Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Saint Croix Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukee and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Croix Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Saint Croix Falls?
The road trip is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.5 miles from Milwaukee and 168 miles from Saint Croix Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.8 miles (460 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.61 one way or $89.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Milwaukee and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Croix Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Tomah
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 Tomah.
Tomah
La Crosse
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Saint Croix Falls. Straight-line distance: 285.86 mi (460.05 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 Saint Croix Falls
City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 45.4099600, -92.6396500 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Croix Falls (-92.63965, 45.40996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $44.61 | $89.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.31 | $100.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.06 | $110.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.75 | $125.49 |
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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