How far is Saint Joseph, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Milwaukee.
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Start on Ridgeview Drive
26 m · 7 sec · Ridgeview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 33
6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33
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Turn left onto State Highway 162
7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 162
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Turn left
1666 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 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 · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
671 ft · 24 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 Saint Joseph 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.
State Highway 162
Merge slight left
122 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph 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 Joseph to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.4 miles from Saint Joseph and 103.7 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
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 Portage.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 165.6 mi (266.5 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
Census-designated place in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,192 |
| Coordinates | 43.7855200, -91.0418000 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| 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: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.57 | $55.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.02 | $68.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
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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