How far is Milwaukee, WI from Union Grove, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Union Grove, WI is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Union Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Union Grove.
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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
16.7 mi · 19 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: Racine, Mount Pleasant
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 20 West, I 41 Alternate South, I 94 East: Waterford, Sheriff's Substation
79 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
72 m · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
4.8 mi · 8 min · Spring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Colony Avenue
66 m · 13 sec · South Colony Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Colony Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Colony Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1990 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Union Grove.
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.
North-South Freeway
Continue on North-South Freeway
16.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Sunny near Union Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Union Grove?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Milwaukee and 15.2 miles from Union Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milwaukee and Sunny near Union Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Caledonia
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 Caledonia.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Union Grove. Straight-line distance: 25.33 mi (40.76 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 Union Grove
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 5,266 |
| Coordinates | 42.6880700, -88.0514700 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Grove (-88.05147, 42.68807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
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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