How far is Mineral Point, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Mineral Point, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.64 mi
01h 53m
Flight
82.17 mi
132.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.17 mi
Kilometers
132.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.64 mi
Kilometers
171.62 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Tue, May 12, 8:24 PM CDT
Return by in Mineral Point
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Point
2026-05-12T18:31
Arrive Milwaukee
Tue, May 12, 8:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Point
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
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From Mineral Point
55.4 mi
00h 56m
To Milwaukee
51.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Point and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Point and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on Purintun Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Purintun Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mineral Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · Mineral Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto North Taylor Street

    141 m · 18 sec · North Taylor Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1477 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Mechanic Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Mechanic Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 59

    143 m · 9 sec · State Highway 59

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto County Highway East

    5 mi · 7 min · County Highway East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Highway C

    3 mi · 4 min · County Highway C

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 104

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 104

  10. 10

    Continue on South Rutland Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Rutland Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on County Highway MM

    3.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway MM

  12. 12

    Continue on Wolfe Street

    1283 ft · 26 sec · Wolfe Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Janesville Street

    1602 ft · 36 sec · Janesville Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 138

    37 m · 10 sec · State Highway 138

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 138

    97 m · 5 sec · State Highway 138

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    63 m · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South

    633 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East, US 18 East

    1988 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West Beltline Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    969 ft · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Point and Milwaukee.

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
70.4 mi · 66%
State Highway 138
8.65 mi · 8%
West Beltline Highway
5.79 mi · 5%
County Highway East
4.95 mi · 5%
State Highway 104
4.23 mi · 4%
I 39 North
3.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

69.8 mi · 01h 18m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
00h 56m from Mineral Point
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mineral Point and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mineral Point to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Mineral Point and 51.3 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mineral Point and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

40 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Point and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 82.17 mi (132.24 km).

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#1 Mineral Point

Unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin

Population1,053
Coordinates42.7119500, -89.4667900
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Milwaukee

#2 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
Start: Purintun Road (-89.466791, 42.712031)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.24 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.52 gal · 28.48 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.65 $17.50 $35.00
Diesel $5.30 $19.94 $39.89

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Point and Milwaukee. The current time is 18:31:14.

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.