How far is Stoughton, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Stoughton, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.24 mi
01h 24m
Flight
66.82 mi
107.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.82 mi
Kilometers
107.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.24 mi
Kilometers
125.91 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sun, May 31, 6:52 AM CDT
Return by in Stoughton
Sun, May 31, 8:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stoughton
2026-05-31T05:28
Arrive Milwaukee
Sun, May 31, 6:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stoughton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From Stoughton
40.8 mi
00h 42m
To Milwaukee
37.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stoughton and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    24 m · 11 sec · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway N

    1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway N

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road N

    1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road N

  5. 5

    Continue on County Highway N

    2.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway N

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N

    37 m · 3 sec · County Highway N

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    1279 ft · 31 sec · County Highway N

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N

    25 m · 2 sec · County Highway N

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    710 ft · 17 sec · County Highway N

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N

    17 m · 1 sec · County Highway N

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway N

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on County Highway N

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway N

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    4 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1861 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stoughton 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
65.9 mi · 84%
County Highway N
9.86 mi · 13%
South Main Street
1.77 mi · 2%
County Road N
1.52 mi · 2%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

65.6 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 42m from Stoughton
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stoughton 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 Stoughton to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Stoughton and 37.5 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stoughton and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Farmington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington.

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stoughton and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 66.82 mi (107.54 km).

Stoughton

#1 Stoughton

City in Wisconsin

Population13,218
Coordinates42.9169500, -89.2178900
Altitude267
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: South 4th Street (-89.217922, 42.91695)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.45 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.9 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Stoughton and Milwaukee. The current time is 05:28:41.

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.