How far is Slinger, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Slinger, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.48 mi
00h 36m
Flight
27.94 mi
44.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.94 mi
Kilometers
44.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.48 mi
Kilometers
57.1 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 22, 8:14 PM CDT
Return by in Slinger
Wed, Apr 22, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slinger
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 22, 8:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Slinger
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Menomonee Falls
WI

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Slinger
17.1 mi
00h 18m
To Milwaukee
18.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Slinger and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Slinger and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on Kettle Moraine Drive South

    126 m · 17 sec · Kettle Moraine Drive South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Boulevard

    3135 ft · 1 min · East Commerce Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 60 East

    2009 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 22 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Slinger 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
24.7 mi · 70%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 16%
I 94 East
1.22 mi · 3%
East Washington Street
0.96 mi · 3%
East Commerce Boulevard
0.59 mi · 2%
State Highway 60 East
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

24.4 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menomonee Falls
00h 18m from Slinger
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Slinger and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Slinger to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Menomonee Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Slinger and 18.3 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slinger and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Menomonee Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Menomonee Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menomonee Falls.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

54 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

64 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slinger and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 27.94 mi (44.96 km).

Slinger

#1 Slinger

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin

Population5,704
Coordinates43.3336100, -88.2862100
Altitude323
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: Kettle Moraine Drive South (-88.286207, 43.333608)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 Slinger and Milwaukee. The current time is 19:38:10.

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.