How far is Twin Lakes, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Twin Lakes, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
53.67 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.13 mi
62.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.13 mi
Kilometers
62.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.67 mi
Kilometers
86.37 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Wed, Jun 3, 12:55 PM CDT
Return by in Twin Lakes
Wed, Jun 3, 1:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Lakes
2026-06-03T11:56
Arrive Milwaukee
Wed, Jun 3, 12:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Twin Lakes
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
Sturtevant
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin

From Twin Lakes
26.1 mi
00h 29m
To Milwaukee
27.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Twin Lakes and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 360th Avenue

    818 ft · 19 sec · 360th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Cogswell Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cogswell Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on 288th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 288th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    10.5 mi · 16 min · 75th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee

    1428 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 41 North, I 94 West

    1540 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 794 East: Lakefront

    1303 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Plankington Avenue

    2299 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Plankinton Avenue

    1591 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on North Plankinton Avenue

    812 ft · 29 sec · North Plankinton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Michigan Street

    1288 ft · 48 sec · West Michigan Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Milwaukee Street

    153 m · 19 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Twin Lakes 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
26 mi · 48%
75th Street
10.5 mi · 20%
North-South Freeway
6.64 mi · 12%
Cogswell Drive
1.1 mi · 2%
288th Avenue
1.08 mi · 2%
South Lake Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturtevant
00h 29m from Twin Lakes
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Twin Lakes and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Twin Lakes to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Sturtevant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Twin Lakes and 27.5 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Twin Lakes and Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Sturtevant

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

2 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

37 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

70 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Lakes and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 39.13 mi (62.97 km).

Twin Lakes

#1 Twin Lakes

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population6,234
Coordinates42.5311300, -88.2481500
Altitude244
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 Lake Avenue (-88.248094, 42.531117)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.25
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.13 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.65 $8.80 $17.59
Diesel $5.30 $10.02 $20.05

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Twin Lakes and Milwaukee. The current time is 11:56:34.

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.