How far is Milwaukee, WI from Sugar Camp, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Sugar Camp, WI is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
258.67 mi
05h 08m
Flight
202.65 mi
326.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.65 mi
Kilometers
326.14 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.67 mi
Kilometers
416.29 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Camp
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Sugar Camp
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:42 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
King
WI

Waupaca County, Wisconsin (USA)

From Milwaukee
129.2 mi
02h 34m
To Sugar Camp
129.4 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Sugar Camp.

  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

    5.8 mi · 8 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    2458 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    19.5 mi · 24 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    46.5 mi · 54 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Prentice, Rhinelander

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 8: Rhinelander

    85 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    14.3 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Kemp Street

    42 m · 8 sec · West Kemp Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Kemp Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Kemp Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Arbutus Street

    145 m · 13 sec · Arbutus Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Petham Street

    1319 ft · 41 sec · South Petham Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto South Stevens Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Stevens Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Stevens Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Stevens Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 17

    9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Sugar Lane

    1885 ft · 1 min · Sugar Lane

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sugar Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
76.5 mi · 30%
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 24%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 18%
Zoo Freeway
19.5 mi · 8%
US 45 North
16 mi · 6%
State Highway 17
9.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
202.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King
02h 34m from Milwaukee
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Camp.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Sugar Camp?

The road trip is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

King is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Milwaukee and 129.4 miles from Sugar Camp.

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

The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.43 one way or $68.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 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 Sugar Camp.

Stop Ideas Near King

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around King, 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 King.

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

3 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

40 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

41 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

54 mi away
505 Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Sugar Camp. Straight-line distance: 202.65 mi (326.14 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
Sugar Camp

#2 Sugar Camp

Civil town in Oneida County, Wisconsin

Population1,646
Coordinates45.7944000, -89.3140200
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Sugar Camp (-89.31402, 45.7944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.13 gal
34.55 L · about $34.43
Round trip
$68.86
18.26 gal · 69.1 L
Estimated CO2
81.1 kg one way
Round trip: 162.3 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.43 $68.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.83 $77.66
Premium $4.65 $42.49 $84.98
Diesel $5.30 $48.43 $96.85

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 Sugar Camp. The current time is 00:45:38.

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.