How far is New London, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from New London, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.64 mi
01h 51m
Flight
102.38 mi
164.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.38 mi
Kilometers
164.77 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.64 mi
Kilometers
187.71 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Tue, Jun 2, 3:04 AM CDT
Return by in New London
Tue, Jun 2, 4:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New London
2026-06-02T01:13
Arrive Milwaukee
Tue, Jun 2, 3:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New London
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
Byron
WI

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From New London
58.5 mi
00h 55m
To Milwaukee
58.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New London and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on West North Water Street

    76 m · 7 sec · West North Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto St John's Place

    89 m · 15 sec · St John's Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Street

    90 m · 15 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Pearl Street

    1910 ft · 50 sec · North Pearl Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Beacon Avenue

    1650 ft · 35 sec · East Beacon Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US Highway 45

    7.1 mi · 10 min · US Highway 45

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

    34 m · 6 sec · US Highway 45

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  13. 13

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 22 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New London 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
82 mi · 70%
US Highway 45
13 mi · 11%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 11%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 5%
I 94 East
1.22 mi · 1%
Mill Street
1.22 mi · 1%
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 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
102.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
00h 55m from New London
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New London and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New London to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from New London and 58.2 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New London and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Byron

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

11 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

22 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

37 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

41 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New London and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 102.38 mi (164.77 km).

New London

#1 New London

City in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,435
Coordinates44.3927600, -88.7398300
Altitude234
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: West North Water Street (-88.73983, 44.392755)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.58 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.07
8.24 gal · 31.16 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.54 $31.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.65 $19.17 $38.35
Diesel $5.30 $21.85 $43.70

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between New London and Milwaukee. The current time is 01:13:36.

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.