How far is Yorkville, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Yorkville, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.96 mi
00h 32m
Flight
21.4 mi
34.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.4 mi
Kilometers
34.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.96 mi
Kilometers
45 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 7:18 AM CDT
Return by in Yorkville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorkville
2026-04-18T06:46
Arrive Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 7:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Yorkville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Caledonia
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From Yorkville
13.8 mi
00h 16m
To Milwaukee
14.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Yorkville Road

    60 m · 15 sec · Old Yorkville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 63rd Drive

    983 ft · 46 sec · 63rd Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 41 North, I 94 West

    2774 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 794 East: Lakefront

    1303 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Plankington Avenue

    2299 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Plankinton Avenue

    1591 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Plankinton Avenue

    812 ft · 29 sec · North Plankinton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Michigan Street

    1288 ft · 48 sec · West Michigan Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Milwaukee Street

    153 m · 19 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
15.3 mi · 55%
North-South Freeway
6.64 mi · 24%
Washington Avenue
3.94 mi · 14%
Plankington Avenue
0.44 mi · 2%
Plankinton Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
I 794 East
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

14.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caledonia
00h 16m from Yorkville
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yorkville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Yorkville and 14.2 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Yorkville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Caledonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Caledonia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

15 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

25 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

82 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorkville and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 21.4 mi (34.44 km).

Yorkville

#1 Yorkville

Human settlement in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population3,143
Coordinates42.7419600, -88.0267500
Altitude227
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: (-88.026777, 42.741568)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.47
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.73 $7.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.65 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.30 $5.25 $10.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Yorkville and Milwaukee. The current time is 06:46:01.

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.