How far is Watertown, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Watertown, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Milwaukee.
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Start on West Main Street
35 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 26 Business
47 m · 3 sec · State Highway 26 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 26 Business
2400 ft · 48 sec · State Highway 26 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 26 Business
44 m · 3 sec · State Highway 26 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 26 Business
123 m · 8 sec · State Highway 26 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
62 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1870 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
43.1 mi · 49 min
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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 Watertown 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.
State Highway 26 Business
Merge slight left
43.1 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Watertown and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Delafield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Watertown and 21.7 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Watertown and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Delafield
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 Delafield.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Beaver Dam, WI
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 42.86 mi (68.97 km).
#1 Watertown
City in Jefferson County, New York
| Population | 2,039 |
| Coordinates | 43.1947200, -88.7289900 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
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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