How far is Roberts, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Roberts, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 303.3 miles (488.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
303.28 mi
04h 41m
Flight
267.22 mi
430.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.22 mi
Kilometers
430.05 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.28 mi
Kilometers
488.08 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sat, May 2, 12:48 PM CDT
Return by in Roberts
Sat, May 2, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roberts
2026-05-02T08:07
Arrive Milwaukee
Sat, May 2, 12:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roberts
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
Lone Rock
WI

Village in Richland County, Wisconsin

From Roberts
151.2 mi
02h 20m
To Milwaukee
152 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    555 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Boulevard

    1116 ft · 51 sec · West Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Pine Street

    33 m · 10 sec · West Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    937 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 65

    531 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 65

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    29 m · 5 sec · State Highway 65

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    591 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eau Claire, Madison

    89 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Eau Claire, Madison

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    228.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
229 mi · 75%
I 94
70.7 mi · 23%
State Highway 65
1.55 mi · 1%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi
Jackson Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

228 mi · 04h 05m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
267.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lone Rock
02h 20m from Roberts
Leave By
7:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Roberts and Areas Of Frost 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 Roberts to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 303.3 miles (488.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Lone Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.2 miles from Roberts and 152 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 7:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.35 one way or $80.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Roberts and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Lone Rock

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

24 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

50 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

58 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

59 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roberts and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 267.22 mi (430.05 km).

Roberts

#1 Roberts

Village in St.

Population2,018
Coordinates44.9838600, -92.5560300
Altitude315
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: West Main Street (-92.556095, 44.983701)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.7 gal
40.51 L · about $40.35
Round trip
$80.70
21.4 gal · 81.02 L
Estimated CO2
95.1 kg one way
Round trip: 190.2 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.35 $80.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.51 $91.01
Premium $4.65 $49.80 $99.60
Diesel $5.30 $56.75 $113.51

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Roberts and Milwaukee. The current time is 08:07:03.

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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.