How far is Reedsburg, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Reedsburg, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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.
Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reedsburg and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reedsburg and Milwaukee.
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Start on East Main Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
134 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on West Munroe Avenue
1734 ft · 45 sec · West Munroe Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
47 mi · 50 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 · 13 sec
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Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
671 ft · 22 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 Reedsburg 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Reedsburg and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reedsburg to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Reedsburg and 66.4 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reedsburg and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reedsburg and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 110.8 mi (178.32 km).
#1 Reedsburg
City in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,297 |
| Coordinates | 43.5324800, -90.0026300 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
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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