How far is Neillsville, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Neillsville, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.47 mi
03h 27m
Flight
170.39 mi
274.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.39 mi
Kilometers
274.21 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.47 mi
Kilometers
345.15 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 25, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Neillsville
Sat, Apr 25, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Neillsville
2026-04-25T06:09
Arrive Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 25, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Neillsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fremont
WI

Town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From Neillsville
107.1 mi
01h 43m
To Milwaukee
107.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Neillsville and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on Hewett Street

    2633 ft · 1 min · Hewett Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Division Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Division Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 10

    21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10

    88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    122 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 10

    28.5 mi · 33 min · US Highway 10

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  20. 20

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Neillsville 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
82 mi · 38%
US Highway 10
51.4 mi · 24%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 24%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 6%
I 39 South
7.39 mi · 3%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

80.8 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
170.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
01h 43m from Neillsville
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Neillsville and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Neillsville to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Neillsville and 107.4 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Neillsville and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

23 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

36 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

37 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

38 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Neillsville and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 170.39 mi (274.21 km).

Neillsville

#1 Neillsville

City in Clark County in the U.

Population2,375
Coordinates44.5599600, -90.5962500
Altitude316
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: Hewett Street (-90.596298, 44.559962)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.57 gal
28.65 L · about $28.55
Round trip
$57.09
15.14 gal · 57.3 L
Estimated CO2
67.3 kg one way
Round trip: 134.5 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.55 $57.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.20 $64.39
Premium $4.65 $35.23 $70.46
Diesel $5.30 $40.15 $80.30

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Neillsville and Milwaukee. The current time is 06:09:23.

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.