How far is Milwaukee, WI from Springville, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Springville, WI is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.76 mi
03h 56m
Flight
157.07 mi
252.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.07 mi
Kilometers
252.78 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.76 mi
Kilometers
287.68 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Springville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Waunakee
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
89.2 mi
01h 58m
To Springville
89.5 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on East-West Freeway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 19 West: Waunakee

    138 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 19

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19

    37 m · 7 sec · State Highway 19

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 19

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 19

    9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 19

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 19/78

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    561 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto US Highway 14

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  25. 25

    Continue on East Commercial Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commercial Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 14

    35.8 mi · 51 min · US Highway 14

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Highway 56

    17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56

  29. 29

    Continue on South Main Street

    1956 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Commercial Street

    1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto State Highway 56

    11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56

  32. 32

    Continue on Highland Road

    2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road

  33. 33

    Continue on East Decker Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Decker Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Hillyer Street

    680 ft · 19 sec · Hillyer Street

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2167 ft · 45 sec · West Broadway Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto County Road B

    2.7 mi · 7 min · County Road B

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road B

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
70.9 mi · 40%
US Highway 14
36.6 mi · 21%
State Highway 56
28.5 mi · 16%
State Highway 19
19 mi · 11%
I 39 North
6.91 mi · 4%
County Road B
2.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
157.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waunakee
01h 58m from Milwaukee
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Sunny near Springville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waunakee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Milwaukee and 89.5 miles from Springville.

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

The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milwaukee and Sunny near Springville.

Stop Ideas Near Waunakee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waunakee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

14 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

20 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Springville. Straight-line distance: 157.07 mi (252.78 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
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#2 Springville

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin

Population1,314
Coordinates43.5835800, -90.9398500
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Springville (-90.93985, 43.58358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.88 L · about $23.80
Round trip
$47.59
12.62 gal · 47.76 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.80 $47.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.84 $53.67
Premium $4.65 $29.37 $58.73
Diesel $5.30 $33.47 $66.94

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Springville. The current time is 21:44:44.

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.