How far is Union Grove, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Union Grove, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union Grove and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Grove and Milwaukee.
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Start on North 10th Avenue
35 m · 8 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1990 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Colony Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Colony Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Spring Street
14 m · 3 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Spring Street
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Turn slight left onto Spring Street
73 m · 5 sec · Spring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto I 41 North, I 94 West
2774 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 794 East: Lakefront
1303 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Plankington Avenue
2299 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Plankinton Avenue
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on North Plankinton Avenue
812 ft · 29 sec · North Plankinton Avenue
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Turn right onto West Michigan Street
1288 ft · 48 sec · West Michigan Street
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Turn left onto North Milwaukee Street
153 m · 19 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 Union Grove and Milwaukee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 41 North
Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Union Grove and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union Grove to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Union Grove and 16.9 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Grove and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Caledonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caledonia.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union Grove and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 25.33 mi (40.76 km).
#1 Union Grove
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 5,266 |
| Coordinates | 42.6880700, -88.0514700 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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