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Trip from Cedar Grove, WI to Milwaukee, WI

Drive Time

53m

Distance

42.7 mi

69 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cedar Grove, WI, WI

Cedar Grove, WI

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Downtown Milwaukee, WI, WI

Milwaukee, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cedar Grove, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 42.7 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on WI 32, East Union Avenue, North Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.5 miles on WI 32. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

21.4 miles from Cedar Grove, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 53m highway drive covering 42.7 miles, with most of the trip on WI 32 and East Union Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.5 miles on WI 32.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 32 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

790 ft 615 ft

Total Climb

300 ft

Total Descent

385 ft

Highest Point

790 ft

~16 mi in

Elevation Range

175 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 32 and East Union Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Main Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WI 32 / East Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (WI 32): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | WI 32 / East Union Avenue

Turn right onto WI 32 / East Union Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | WI 32

Take the ramp onto WI 32

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
40.9 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 73A Toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Ave...
6
42 mi into trip | ~51m in | North Water Street

Turn right onto North Water Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WI 32 39.5 mi 45m
East Union Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
North Water Street 0.5 mi 1m
West Fond du Lac Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
West McKinley Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
South Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Sauk Trail Road 0.2 mi <1m
Center Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WI 32 — 39.5 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove, WI and Milwaukee, WI.

1

Start on Center Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Center Avenue
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn right onto WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Union Avenue
4

Continue on WI 32

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Sauk Trail Road
5

Take the ramp onto WI 32

39 mi · 45 min · WI 32
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 73A Toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto WI 145

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Fond du Lac Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Continue on West McKinley Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · West McKinley Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Continue on East Knapp Street

484 ft · 18 sec · East Knapp Street
10

Turn right onto North Water Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Water Street
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto East Mason Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East Mason Street
12

Turn right onto US 18; WI 32

405 ft · 13 sec · North Milwaukee Street
13

Arrive at destination

US 18; WI 32

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.4 miles from Cedar Grove, WI, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 42.7 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.4 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milwaukee, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cedar Grove, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cedar Grove, WI

This is one driving day of about 42.7 miles and 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cedar Grove, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on WI 32 for about 39.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.4 mi from Cedar Grove, WI · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

21 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Cedar Grove, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Milwaukee, WI

The final approach into Milwaukee, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Milwaukee, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.49 one way

$12.97 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $7.15 $14.30
premium $4.80 $8.06 $16.12
diesel $5.64 $9.49 $18.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.8 0 $4.48 $2.05
Efficient EV 10.7 0 $3.74 $1.71
EV Truck/SUV 17.1 0 $5.98 $2.73

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 16 hours ago

Origin

Cedar Grove, WI

Afternoon in Cedar Grove on Sunday

Local time

4:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 10 to 15 mph 94% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Milwaukee, WI

Afternoon in Milwaukee on Sunday

Local time

4:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 56% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cedar Grove, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 42.7 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 32, East Union Avenue, North Water Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 miles from Cedar Grove, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WI 32 / East Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (WI 32): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cedar Grove, WI to Milwaukee, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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