How far is Saint Germain, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Saint Germain, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.29 mi
04h 20m
Flight
212.59 mi
342.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.59 mi
Kilometers
342.13 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.29 mi
Kilometers
433.38 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Germain
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Germain
2026-04-22T21:32
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Germain
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
Sheridan
WI

Unincorporated community in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From Saint Germain
133.5 mi
02h 10m
To Milwaukee
135.8 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSE
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 Saint Germain and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Germain and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 70

    629 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 70

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parkway Road

    592 ft · 30 sec · Parkway Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road J

    4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road J

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Highway E

    3.9 mi · 7 min · County Highway E

  5. 5

    Continue on County Highway D

    3 mi · 5 min · County Highway D

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bradley Street

    3265 ft · 52 sec · Bradley Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road D

    7.6 mi · 13 min · County Road D

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  16. 16

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Germain 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
82 mi · 30%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 19%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 11%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 5%
County Road D
7.56 mi · 3%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

80.8 mi · 01h 29m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
212.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
02h 10m from Saint Germain
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Germain and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Germain to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Saint Germain and 135.8 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.82 one way or $71.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Germain and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

8 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

33 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

34 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

48 mi away
505 Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Germain and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 212.59 mi (342.13 km).

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#1 Saint Germain

Saint Germain is a city in Vilas County, Wisconsin

Population2,166
Coordinates45.9016200, -89.4873600
Altitude497
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: State Highway 70 (-89.487484, 45.90162)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.97 L · about $35.82
Round trip
$71.65
19 gal · 71.94 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.82 $71.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.40 $80.81
Premium $4.65 $44.21 $88.43
Diesel $5.30 $50.39 $100.78

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 Saint Germain and Milwaukee. The current time is 21:32:57.

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.