How far is Paddock Lake, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Paddock Lake, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
41.9 mi
00h 46m
Flight
33.43 mi
53.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.43 mi
Kilometers
53.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.9 mi
Kilometers
67.43 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 AM CDT
Return by in Paddock Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paddock Lake
2026-04-18T08:42
Arrive Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paddock Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Franksville
WI

Census designated place

From Paddock Lake
21.6 mi
00h 23m
To Milwaukee
20.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paddock Lake and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on 244th Avenue

    1478 ft · 1 min · 244th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 245th Avenue

    119 m · 17 sec · 245th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto 69th Place

    156 m · 23 sec · 69th Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 248th Avenue

    1719 ft · 1 min · 248th Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 75th Street

    8 mi · 12 min · 75th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee

    1428 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 41 North, I 94 West

    1540 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 794 East: Lakefront

    1303 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Plankington Avenue

    2299 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Plankinton Avenue

    1591 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Plankinton Avenue

    812 ft · 29 sec · North Plankinton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Michigan Street

    1288 ft · 48 sec · West Michigan Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Milwaukee Street

    153 m · 19 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paddock Lake 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
26 mi · 62%
75th Street
8.02 mi · 19%
North-South Freeway
6.64 mi · 16%
Plankington Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
248th Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
Plankinton Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franksville
00h 23m from Paddock Lake
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paddock Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paddock Lake to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Franksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Paddock Lake and 20.3 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Paddock Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Franksville

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

5 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

20 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

30 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

77 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paddock Lake and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 33.43 mi (53.8 km).

Paddock Lake

#1 Paddock Lake

City in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population3,232
Coordinates42.5775200, -88.1050900
Altitude249
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: 244th Avenue (-88.105026, 42.57752)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.6 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
2.96 gal · 11.2 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $4.65 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.30 $7.85 $15.70

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Paddock Lake and Milwaukee. The current time is 08:42:11.

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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.