How far is Milwaukee, WI from Washington, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, WI is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Washington.
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Start on North Milwaukee Street
14 m · 6 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue
1269 ft · 42 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto North Plankinton Avenue
1143 ft · 37 sec · North Plankinton Avenue
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Turn left onto West Kilbourn Avenue
1494 ft · 51 sec · West Kilbourn Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 43 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
91.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
33 mi · 38 min
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Continue on State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42/57
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Continue on Egg Harbor Road
537 ft · 9 sec · Egg Harbor Road
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Turn slight right
27.1 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 42
10.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on State Highway 42
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 42
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Turn straight
529 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Washington Island Ferry Line
4.2 mi · 30 min · Washington Island Ferry Line
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Continue on Lobdell Point Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Lobdell Point Road
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Turn left onto Main Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Main Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Washington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
91.9 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Partly Sunny near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Washington?
The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Pine Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Milwaukee and 103.1 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milwaukee and Partly Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Grove
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 Pine Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Washington. Straight-line distance: 169.78 mi (273.23 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 Washington
Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 45.3947000, -86.9315100 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-86.93151, 45.3947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.45 | $54.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.88 | $67.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.61 | $77.23 |
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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