How far is Whitefish Bay, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Whitefish Bay, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish Bay and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish Bay and Milwaukee.
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Start on North Marlborough Drive
16 m · 4 sec · North Marlborough Drive
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Turn right onto East Lexington Boulevard
1473 ft · 55 sec · East Lexington Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Berkeley Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Hampton Road
89 m · 12 sec · East Hampton Road
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Continue on East Hampton Avenue
3078 ft · 2 min · East Hampton Avenue
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Turn left
1182 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3.4 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
1377 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Avenue
2518 ft · 1 min · West Fond du Lac Avenue
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Continue on West McKinley Avenue
1618 ft · 54 sec · West McKinley Avenue
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Continue on East Knapp Street
148 m · 18 sec · East Knapp Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
2690 ft · 1 min · North Water Street
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Turn left onto East Mason Street
687 ft · 29 sec · East Mason Street
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
123 m · 14 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 Whitefish Bay 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.
North-South Freeway
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3.39 mi · 00h 05m
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 Whitefish Bay and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish Bay to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Shorewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Whitefish Bay and 4.5 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitefish Bay and Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Shorewood
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 Shorewood.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish Bay and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 5.15 mi (8.29 km).
#1 Whitefish Bay
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,110 |
| Coordinates | 43.1133400, -87.9000900 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
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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