How far is Milwaukee, WI from South Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to South Milwaukee, WI is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and South Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and South Milwaukee.
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Start on North Milwaukee Street
938 ft · 41 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto East Clybourn Street
55 m · 6 sec · East Clybourn Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 794 East
1934 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lake Freeway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway
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Continue on John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
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Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto East College Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East College Avenue
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Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Chicago Avenue
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1645 ft · 1 min · 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and South Milwaukee.
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.
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
Continue on John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
4.31 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to South Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Saint Francis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Milwaukee and 5.3 miles from South Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Saint Francis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Francis.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and South Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 9.17 mi (14.75 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 South Milwaukee
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 20,673 |
| Coordinates | 42.9105700, -87.8606400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Avenue (-87.860719, 42.910573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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