How far is Milwaukee, WI from Silver Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Silver Lake, WI is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 01h 02m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Silver Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Silver Lake.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay
1464 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, I 94: Chicago
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
4.7 mi · 7 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
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Continue on North-South Freeway
27.4 mi · 31 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
1398 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East
1214 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva
65 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto 75th Street
10.3 mi · 16 min · 75th Street
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Take the exit slight left
622 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto 288th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 288th Avenue
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Continue on Cogswell Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Cogswell Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
38 m · 6 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Silver Lake.
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 on North-South Freeway
27.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Milwaukee and Rain Showers near Silver Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Silver Lake?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Franksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Milwaukee and 23.5 miles from Silver Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Franksville
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 Franksville.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 36.49 mi (58.73 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 Silver Lake
Situated in the southeastern portion of Wisconsin within Kenosha County, this community rests at an elevation of approximately 755 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5461300, -88.1656400 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Lake (-88.16564, 42.54613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.12 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
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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