How far is Sanborn, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Sanborn, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 337.7 miles (543.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.9 miles (445.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanborn and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanborn and Milwaukee.
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Start on County Road E
1.1 km · 1 min · County Road E
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Turn right onto Petrin Road
79 m · 13 sec · Petrin Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 112
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 112
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Turn right onto State Highway 13
12.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on West Broadway
1 km · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on State Highway 13
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North 5th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on 4th Avenue North
3 mi · 7 min · 4th Avenue North
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Continue on 4th Ave S
114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S
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Continue on State Highway 13
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Flambeau Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North Lake Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Lake Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13
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Turn straight
1217 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
32.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit right
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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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 Sanborn and Milwaukee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Sanborn 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 Sanborn to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 337.7 miles (543.4 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?
Knowlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Sanborn and 167.3 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.9 miles (445.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 5:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.91 one way or $89.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Sanborn and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Knowlton
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 Knowlton.
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WI
Wausau, WI
Wausau, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanborn and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 276.91 mi (445.65 km).
#1 Sanborn
Civil town in Ashland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 46.4330000, -90.9088000 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $44.91 | $89.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.65 | $101.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.43 | $110.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $63.17 | $126.34 |
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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