How far is Prairie du Sac, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Prairie du Sac, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie du Sac and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie du Sac and Milwaukee.
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Start on 4th Street
2185 ft · 2 min · 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Prairie Street
87 m · 10 sec · Prairie Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
2061 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 60
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Continue on State Highways 60 & 188
10.3 mi · 14 min · State Highways 60 & 188
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Continue on Water Street
2288 ft · 40 sec · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lodi Street
123 m · 16 sec · Lodi Street
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Continue on Portage Street
2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60
14 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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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 Prairie du Sac 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.
I 94
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
70.7 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Prairie du Sac and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie du Sac to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Prairie du Sac and 53.1 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prairie du Sac and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie du Sac and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 93.19 mi (149.97 km).
#1 Prairie du Sac
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 43.2869300, -89.7240100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.10 | $28.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.91 | $31.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.41 | $34.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.84 | $39.67 |
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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