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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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 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Hewett Street
2633 ft · 1 min · Hewett Street
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Turn left onto East Division Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Division Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10
88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
122 m · 8 sec
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Continue on US Highway 10
28.5 mi · 33 min · US Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
1312 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South
94 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fremont.
Waupaca, Wisconsin
Oshkosh, WI
Appleton, Wisconsin
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Neillsville and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 170.39 mi (274.21 km).
#1 Neillsville
City in Clark County in the U.
| Population | 2,375 |
| Coordinates | 44.5599600, -90.5962500 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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