How far is Park Falls, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Park Falls, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
289.1 mi
04h 43m
Flight
235.85 mi
379.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.85 mi
Kilometers
379.56 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.1 mi
Kilometers
465.26 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Park Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Falls
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Falls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stockton
WI

Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin

From Park Falls
146.1 mi
02h 21m
To Milwaukee
143 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Park Falls and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Falls and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on Birch Street

    1079 ft · 37 sec · Birch Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Street South

    1502 ft · 53 sec · 1st Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue South

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 4th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th Ave S

    114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Flambeau Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13

  8. 8

    Continue on North Lake Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Lake Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 13

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1217 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    32.2 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  21. 21

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  26. 26

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Falls 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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
82 mi · 28%
State Highway 13
71.5 mi · 25%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 18%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 10%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 4%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
235.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockton
02h 21m from Park Falls
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Park Falls and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Park Falls to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Stockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Park Falls and 143 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.46 one way or $76.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park Falls and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Stockton

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

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

BUS

Stevens Point, WI

9 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

9 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

33 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

33 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Falls and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 235.85 mi (379.56 km).

Park Falls

#1 Park Falls

City in Price County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,192
Coordinates45.9344000, -90.4415500
Altitude462
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: Birch Street (-90.441559, 45.934159)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.2 gal
38.62 L · about $38.46
Round trip
$76.93
20.4 gal · 77.24 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.3 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.46 $76.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.38 $86.76
Premium $4.65 $47.47 $94.94
Diesel $5.30 $54.10 $108.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Park Falls and Milwaukee. The current time is 19:21:52.

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.