How far is Palmyra, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Palmyra, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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 Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmyra and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra and Milwaukee.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
55 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2998 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on West Waukesha Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Waukesha Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 59
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on State Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Road
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Continue on State Highway 59
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
38 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on Genesee Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Genesee Road
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Turn slight right
595 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Les Paul Parkway
6.4 mi · 11 min · Les Paul Parkway
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Turn right onto East Moreland Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Moreland Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
12.1 mi · 16 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 Palmyra 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.
East-West Freeway
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
12.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palmyra 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 Palmyra to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Waukesha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Palmyra and 23.1 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmyra and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Waukesha
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 Waukesha.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 36.13 mi (58.14 km).
#1 Palmyra
Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,219 |
| Coordinates | 42.8777900, -88.5862100 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
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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