How far is Newark, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Newark, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Milwaukee.
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Start on County Road K
1 mi · 1 min · County Road K
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Turn left onto State Highway 81
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
2890 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1301 ft · 36 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Henry Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue
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Continue on Shopiere Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road
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Turn right onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road
30 m · 2 sec · East Hart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road
662 ft · 11 sec · East Hart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2447 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
58.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
3078 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Milwaukee
1.2 km · 2 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 Newark and Milwaukee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Hart Road
Merge slight left
58.2 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Newark 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 Newark to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Newark and 42.3 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn
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 Elkhorn.
Janesville, Wisconsin
South Beloit, Illinois
Sturtevant station
Rockford, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 75.27 mi (121.13 km).
#1 Newark
Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,617 |
| Coordinates | 42.5422300, -89.2276100 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
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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