How far is Spring Valley, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Spring Valley, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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.
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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 01h 11m.
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.
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Valley and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Milwaukee.
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Start on Pioneer Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 42
5.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on North Wisconsin Drive
2718 ft · 55 sec · North Wisconsin Drive
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Turn slight left onto Madison Avenue
1.1 km · 59 sec · Madison Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 42
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
41 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42
1224 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 42
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1407 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
55 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
1377 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Avenue
2518 ft · 1 min · West Fond du Lac Avenue
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Continue on West McKinley Avenue
1618 ft · 54 sec · West McKinley Avenue
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Continue on East Knapp Street
148 m · 18 sec · East Knapp Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
2690 ft · 1 min · North Water Street
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Turn left onto East Mason Street
687 ft · 29 sec · East Mason Street
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
123 m · 14 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 Spring Valley 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 42
Merge slight left
55 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Belgium is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Spring Valley and 37.5 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spring Valley and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Belgium
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 Belgium.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 62.27 mi (100.22 km).
#1 Spring Valley
Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,323 |
| Coordinates | 43.9388800, -87.8395300 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
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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