How far is Milwaukee, WI from Shawano, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Shawano, WI is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community 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 Shawano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Shawano.
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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
86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North: Marinette
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 22: Shawano, Clintonville
1494 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
2361 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Shawano.
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
86.7 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Shawano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Shawano?
The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Clover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Milwaukee and 76.6 miles from Shawano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Shawano.
Stop Ideas Near Clover
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 Clover.
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Appleton, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Shawano. Straight-line distance: 125.42 mi (201.85 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 Shawano
City in and county seat of Shawano County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,885 |
| Coordinates | 44.7822100, -88.6089900 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shawano (-88.60899, 44.78221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.36 | $40.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.64 | $57.28 |
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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