How far is Worcester, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Worcester, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 261.6 miles (421 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
261.59 mi
04h 09m
Flight
212.83 mi
342.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.83 mi
Kilometers
342.52 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.59 mi
Kilometers
420.99 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM CDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Sheridan
WI

Unincorporated community in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From Worcester
132 mi
02h 04m
To Milwaukee
129.6 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on Bennett Road

    105 m · 17 sec · Bennett Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road K

    2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road K

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway A

    1 mi · 3 min · County Highway A

  4. 4

    Turn left

    30.9 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Milwaukee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
82 mi · 31%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 20%
County Highway A
47.7 mi · 18%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 11%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 5%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

80.8 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
212.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
02h 04m from Worcester
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 261.6 miles (421 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Worcester and 129.6 miles from Milwaukee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.81 one way or $69.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sheridan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sheridan.

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

8 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

33 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

34 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

48 mi away
505 Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 212.83 mi (342.52 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population1,473
Coordinates45.6035700, -90.2921000
Altitude490
CountryUnited States
Milwaukee

#2 Milwaukee

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Population589,067
Coordinates43.0389000, -87.9064700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Bennett Road (-90.292158, 45.603267)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.23 gal
34.94 L · about $34.81
Round trip
$69.61
18.46 gal · 69.88 L
Estimated CO2
82 kg one way
Round trip: 164.1 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.81 $69.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.26 $78.51
Premium $4.65 $42.96 $85.91
Diesel $5.30 $48.96 $97.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Milwaukee. The current time is 04:19:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.