How far is Spring Valley, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Spring Valley, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249 miles (400.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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 04h 26m.
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.
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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 the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
42 m · 8 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto McKay Avenue
1467 ft · 1 min · McKay Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Street
2610 ft · 60 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on State Highway 29
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 29
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Turn left onto State Highway 128
4.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 128
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1593 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
210.2 mi · 3 hr 45 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 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 128
Merge slight left
210 mi · 03h 45m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Spring Valley and Rain Showers 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 290.3 miles (467.2 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145 miles from Spring Valley and 145.3 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249 miles (400.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.15 one way or $84.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
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 New Lisbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 249.01 mi (400.74 km).
#1 Spring Valley
Situated within Pierce County in western Wisconsin, the village rests at an elevation of 909 feet along the banks of the Eau Galle River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.8452400, -92.2388000 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $4.12 | $42.15 | $84.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $48.28 | $96.56 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $54.23 | $108.46 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $63.40 | $126.79 |
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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