How far is Wilson, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Wilson, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilson and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson and Milwaukee.
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Start on County Highway MM
4 mi · 6 min · County Highway MM
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Turn right onto County Highway H
17 mi · 30 min · County Highway H
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Continue on South Center Street
661 ft · 18 sec · South Center Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 12
60 m · 6 sec · US Highway 12
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Turn left onto US Highway 10
2.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
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Turn right onto US Highway 12
11 mi · 15 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on Washington Street
2274 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on South Hammond Street
1760 ft · 50 sec · South Hammond Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
9.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 12
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Take the ramp slight right
2887 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
123.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 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 · 13 sec
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Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
671 ft · 22 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 Wilson 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.
US Highway 12
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wilson and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilson to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Wilson and 121 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.17 one way or $64.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilson and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton
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 Lake Delton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 198.27 mi (319.09 km).
#1 Wilson
Village in St.
| Population | 3,353 |
| Coordinates | 44.8280200, -91.0226500 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.17 | $64.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.70 | $79.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.24 | $90.49 |
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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