How far is Saint Francis, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Saint Francis, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis and Milwaukee.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
609 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Bolivar Avenue
784 ft · 36 sec · East Bolivar Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
2441 ft · 1 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto East Howard Avenue
62 m · 12 sec · East Howard Avenue
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Turn slight right
1246 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
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Continue on Lake Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Milwaukee Street, Downtown
966 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
938 ft · 36 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 Saint Francis and Milwaukee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
Turn straight onto John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
2.27 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Francis and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Francis to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cudahy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Saint Francis and 2.8 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Francis and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Cudahy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cudahy.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Francis and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 5.14 mi (8.28 km).
#1 Saint Francis
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 9,725 |
| Coordinates | 42.9675200, -87.8775800 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
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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