How far is Milwaukee, WI from Twin Lakes, WI?

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Twin Lakes, WI is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.74 mi
01h 12m
Flight
39.13 mi
62.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.13 mi
Kilometers
62.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.74 mi
Kilometers
83.26 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Twin Lakes
Wed, Jun 3, 2:07 PM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Wed, Jun 3, 3:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-06-03T12:54
Arrive Twin Lakes
Wed, Jun 3, 2:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sturtevant
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
25.8 mi
00h 36m
To Twin Lakes
25.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Twin Lakes.

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, I 94: Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    27.4 mi · 31 min · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva

    1398 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva

    65 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto 75th Street

    10.3 mi · 16 min · 75th Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    622 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 288th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 288th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Cogswell Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cogswell Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Bassett Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Bassett Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 336th Avenue

    1810 ft · 52 sec · 336th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 98th Street

    2948 ft · 1 min · 98th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Legion Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Legion Drive

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lake Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · South Lake Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
32.3 mi · 62%
75th Street
10.4 mi · 20%
Bassett Road
2.54 mi · 5%
Cogswell Drive
1.1 mi · 2%
288th Avenue
1.08 mi · 2%
Legion Drive
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturtevant
00h 36m from Milwaukee
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Sunny near Twin Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Twin Lakes?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Sturtevant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Milwaukee and 25.8 miles from Twin Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milwaukee and Sunny near Twin Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Sturtevant

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

2 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

37 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

70 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Twin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 39.13 mi (62.97 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
Twin Lakes

#2 Twin Lakes

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population6,234
Coordinates42.5311300, -88.2481500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: Twin Lakes (-88.24815, 42.53113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.80
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.90 $13.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.78 $15.57
Premium $4.65 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $5.30 $9.71 $19.41

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Milwaukee and Twin Lakes. The current time is 12:54:58.

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.