How far is Milwaukee, WI from Wilton, WI?
The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Wilton, WI is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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 03h 19m.
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.
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milwaukee and Wilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee and Wilton.
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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
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto County Road HH
2390 ft · 1 min · County Road HH
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Continue on North Wisconsin Street
1124 ft · 33 sec · North Wisconsin Street
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Turn right onto West Flint Street
2190 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street
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Continue on US 12;WI 16
5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16
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Turn left onto County Road O
6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G
2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G
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Turn left onto County Road O
6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O
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Continue on Lake Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street
1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1736 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3038 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 71
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71
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Continue on East South Railroad Street
3096 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street
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Continue on West Railroad Street
2577 ft · 1 min · West Railroad Street
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Continue on State Highway 71
8.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 71
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Turn left onto Main Street
62 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee and Wilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Milwaukee and Sunny near Wilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Wilton?
The road trip is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
De Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.4 miles from Milwaukee and 83.7 miles from Wilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milwaukee and Sunny near Wilton.
Stop Ideas Near De Forest
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 De Forest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 142.01 mi (228.54 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 Wilton
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.8135800, -90.5279100 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilton (-90.52791, 43.81358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.25 | $44.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.09 | $50.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.29 | $62.59 |
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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