How far is Strum, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Strum, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.08 mi
03h 36m
Flight
202.77 mi
326.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.77 mi
Kilometers
326.33 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.08 mi
Kilometers
375.11 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM CDT
Return by in Strum
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strum
2026-04-22T20:12
Arrive Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strum
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Strum
116.4 mi
01h 48m
To Milwaukee
116.7 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
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 Strum and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue South

    2477 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 10

    6.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 10

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strum and Milwaukee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Street
154 mi · 66%
I 94
70.7 mi · 30%
US Highway 10
6.21 mi · 3%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi
5th Avenue South
0.47 mi
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

10th Street

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
202.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 48m from Strum
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Strum and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Strum and 116.7 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.00 one way or $62.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Delton, 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 Lake Delton.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strum and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 202.77 mi (326.33 km).

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#1 Strum

Human settlement in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,071
Coordinates44.5496900, -91.3926600
Altitude277
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: 5th Avenue South (-91.392594, 44.54969)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.13 L · about $31.00
Round trip
$62.00
16.44 gal · 62.26 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.00 $62.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.96 $69.92
Premium $4.65 $38.26 $76.51
Diesel $5.30 $43.60 $87.20

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 Strum and Milwaukee. The current time is 20:12:14.

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.