Milwaukee, WI Road Trips

Milwaukee, WI serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 22 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 133 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Milwaukee, WI spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

67

Longest Drive

349.9 mi

Hayward, WI

Quickest Drive

17m

South Milwaukee, WI

Plan Around Milwaukee, WI

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Milwaukee, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Hayward, WI to Milwaukee, WI 349.9 mi · 5h 22m Saint Germain, WI to Milwaukee, WI 267.1 mi · 5h 22m Eau Claire, WI to Milwaukee, WI 246.2 mi · 4h 32m Eagle River, WI to Milwaukee, WI 243.4 mi · 4h 12m

Continue From Milwaukee, WI

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Milwaukee, WI to Balsam Lake, WI 329.5 mi · 6h 17m Milwaukee, WI to Lac du Flambeau, WI 267.6 mi · 5h 22m Milwaukee, WI to Saint Germain, WI 266.7 mi · 5h 21m Milwaukee, WI to Ettrick, WI 218.1 mi · 4h 17m

Trips from Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee, WI to Balsam Lake, WI

329.5 mi 6h 17m

Milwaukee, WI to Lac du Flambeau, WI

267.6 mi 5h 22m

Milwaukee, WI to Saint Germain, WI

266.7 mi 5h 21m

Milwaukee, WI to Ettrick, WI

218.1 mi 4h 17m

Milwaukee, WI to Brice Prairie, WI

212.6 mi 3h 58m

Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse, WI

211.1 mi 3h 13m

Milwaukee, WI to North La Crosse, WI

207.8 mi 3h 8m

Milwaukee, WI to Angelo, WI

186.1 mi 3h 28m

Milwaukee, WI to Garfield, WI

152 mi 3h 1m

Milwaukee, WI to Denmark, WI

99.9 mi 1h 54m

Milwaukee, WI to Poynette, WI

94.8 mi 1h 52m

Milwaukee, WI to Lodi, WI

94.5 mi 1h 48m

Milwaukee, WI to Dunkirk, WI

83.5 mi 1h 42m

Milwaukee, WI to Brothertown, WI

82.6 mi 1h 42m

Milwaukee, WI to Manitowoc, WI

80.3 mi 1h 33m

Milwaukee, WI to Monona, WI

77.9 mi 1h 31m

Milwaukee, WI to Chilton, WI

76.1 mi 1h 46m

Milwaukee, WI to Clinton, WI

66.4 mi 1h 18m

Driving from Milwaukee, WI

Expect an average of 133 miles and about 2h 32m behind the wheel when leaving Milwaukee, WI. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 330 miles (6h 17m), while the shortest is just 17 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Milwaukee, WI include Balsam Lake, WI (329.5 mi, 6h 17m), Lac du Flambeau, WI (267.6 mi, 5h 22m), Saint Germain, WI (266.7 mi, 5h 21m), Ettrick, WI (218.1 mi, 4h 17m), and Brice Prairie, WI (212.6 mi, 3h 58m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 133-mile drive from Milwaukee, WI, expect to burn about 5.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 mapped routes leaving Milwaukee, WI and 45 routes heading into Milwaukee, WI, covering 67 total connections. Distances range from 17 to 330 miles.

The longest mapped route from Milwaukee, WI covers 330 miles and takes approximately 6h 17m. Shorter options start at just 17 miles.

The average route from Milwaukee, WI runs about 133 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Milwaukee, WI include Balsam Lake, WI, Lac du Flambeau, WI, Saint Germain, WI and Ettrick, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.