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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.44 mi
02h 07m
Flight
110.8 mi
178.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.8 mi
Kilometers
178.32 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.44 mi
Kilometers
213.14 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Reedsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reedsburg
2026-04-19T05:28
Arrive Milwaukee
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reedsburg
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
Cottage Grove
WI

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Reedsburg
66 mi
01h 03m
To Milwaukee
66.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    134 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 23

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Continue on West Munroe Avenue

    1734 ft · 45 sec · West Munroe Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    47 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 22 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
70.7 mi · 53%
West Munroe Avenue
47.7 mi · 36%
State Highway 23
6.7 mi · 5%
East Main Street
5.51 mi · 4%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi · 1%
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
110.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
01h 03m from Reedsburg
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

16 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

43 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reedsburg and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 110.8 mi (178.32 km).

Reedsburg

#1 Reedsburg

City in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,297
Coordinates43.5324800, -90.0026300
Altitude275
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 (-90.00263, 43.53243)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.69 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.34 gal · 35.38 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Reedsburg and Milwaukee. The current time is 05:28:55.

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.