How far is Princeton, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Princeton, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
103.1 mi
01h 48m
Flight
82.85 mi
133.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.85 mi
Kilometers
133.33 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.1 mi
Kilometers
165.92 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM CDT
Return by in Princeton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Princeton
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Princeton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lomira
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Princeton
51.4 mi
00h 54m
To Milwaukee
51.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Princeton and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    45 m · 13 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  5. 5

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1205 ft · 23 sec · West Fond du Lac Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Blackburn Street

    875 ft · 33 sec · Blackburn Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East Fond du Lac Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 23

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 23

  10. 10

    Continue on West Division Street

    10.8 mi · 16 min · West Division Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    53.8 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Princeton and Milwaukee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Division Street
71 mi · 69%
State Highway 23 & 73
9.52 mi · 9%
State Highway 23
7.46 mi · 7%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 6%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.39 mi · 3%
West Fond du Lac Street
2.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Division Street

Continue straight

53.8 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lomira
00h 54m from Princeton
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Princeton and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Princeton to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Lomira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Princeton and 51.7 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Princeton and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Lomira

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

18 mi away
976 South Main St.
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Waupun, WI

23 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

34 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

48 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 82.85 mi (133.33 km).

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#1 Princeton

Civil town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin

Population1,440
Coordinates43.8508100, -89.1217800
Altitude238
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: East Main Street (-89.12178, 43.850858)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.77 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.45
7.28 gal · 27.54 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.73 $27.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.48 $30.96
Premium $4.65 $16.94 $33.88
Diesel $5.30 $19.31 $38.61

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 Princeton and Milwaukee. The current time is 22:04:56.

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.