How far is Silver Lake, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Silver Lake, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Lake and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and Milwaukee.
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Start on State Highway 21
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Bannerman Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bannerman Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 21
16.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on West River Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West River Drive
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Continue on Omro Road
795 ft · 19 sec · Omro Road
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Turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Webster Avenue
28 m · 10 sec · North Webster Avenue
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Turn left onto Omro Road
690 ft · 22 sec · Omro Road
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Turn left onto Spruce State Route
890 ft · 36 sec · Spruce State Route
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 21
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Omro Road
44 m · 8 sec · Omro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Omro Road
617 ft · 15 sec · Omro Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I-41_South: Milwaukee
2007 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
79.2 mi · 1 hr 28 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 Silver Lake 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.
I-41 South
Merge slight left
79.2 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Silver Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Lake to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Silver Lake and 60.1 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Silver Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
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 Hamilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Lake and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 96.43 mi (155.19 km).
#1 Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.0552600, -89.2262300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.03 | $32.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.08 | $36.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
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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