How far is Milwaukee, WI from Utica, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Utica, WI is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Utica.
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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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Continue on East-West Freeway
17.1 mi · 22 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 11 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH P: Sawyer Road
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH P South: Sawyer Road, Delafield Road
71 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Sawyer Road
72 m · 5 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road
99 m · 7 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Sawyer Road
32 m · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road
126 m · 8 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sawyer Road
33 m · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sawyer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Drive
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sunset Drive
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Turn left onto South Utica Road
31 m · 3 sec · South Utica Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Utica Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Utica.
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.
East-West Freeway
Continue on East-West Freeway
17.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukee and Mostly Clear near Utica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Utica?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 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?
Waukesha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Milwaukee and 16.8 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Milwaukee and Mostly Clear near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Waukesha
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waukesha.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Utica. Straight-line distance: 29.24 mi (47.05 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 Utica
Utica is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,337 |
| Coordinates | 43.0222300, -88.4848200 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Utica (-88.48482, 43.02223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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