How far is Washington, IL from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Washington, IL to Milwaukee, WI is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Milwaukee.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Peoria Street
47 m · 7 sec · Peoria Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Walnut Street
95 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Eureka Road
3 mi · 5 min · Eureka Road
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Continue on County Road 800 North
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 800 North
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Continue on County Road 1200 East
1.5 km · 2 min · County Road 1200 East
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Turn right onto US Highway 24
1762 ft · 30 sec · US Highway 24
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Continue on West Center Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Center Street
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Continue on East State Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · East State Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3241 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
1703 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
105.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit
2020 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard
3.9 mi · 7 min · Gateway Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Highway 81
1190 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 81
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Continue on Millington Road
2948 ft · 1 min · Millington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road
62 m · 4 sec · East Hart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road
121 m · 7 sec · East Hart Road
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Exit the roundabout
2447 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
58.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
3078 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Milwaukee
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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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 Washington 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.
I 39 North
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Washington and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Hillcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Washington and 111 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.72 one way or $69.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Washington and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Hillcrest
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 Hillcrest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 178.87 mi (287.86 km).
#1 Washington
City in Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 16,395 |
| Coordinates | 40.7036500, -89.4073100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $4.43 | $34.72 | $69.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.05 | $39.53 | $79.05 |
| Premium | $5.61 | $43.93 | $87.85 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $50.66 | $101.32 |
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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