Origin
Clintonville, WI
Evening in Clintonville on Sunday
Local time
8:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clintonville, WI to Milwaukee, WI
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
132.9 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
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6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clintonville, WI
Tom Fisk
Milwaukee, WI
Blue Arauz
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Clintonville to Milwaukee, expect a straightforward journey covering 132.9 miles. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes for the drive, making it a perfectly manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimate of $18, this excursion is quite budget-friendly for a quick getaway. You will navigate primarily via South Main Street, Highway 45, and US 45 South as you transition through the Wisconsin landscape. Because the route connects two points within the Midwest, the environment remains consistent throughout your travel. Having this clear timeline allows you to plan your departure and arrival with confidence.
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
66.5 miles from Clintonville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip functions as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will find that the route avoids long, uninterrupted highway stretches, as the longest segment of the journey involves 0 miles on South Main Street. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel that requires your full attention. The road's personality is defined by its local character, which keeps the pace varied as you move away from Clintonville. You will need to stay alert for frequent turns, ensuring you stay focused on the changing road conditions throughout the entire 132.9-mile transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clintonville, WI to Milwaukee, WI is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clintonville, WI to Milwaukee, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 45 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clintonville, WI and Milwaukee, WI.
1
Start on 8th Place
108 ft
·
9 sec
·
8th Place
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on US Highway 45
24 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 45
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
US Highway 45
5
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 45
6
Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 45 South: Oshkosh
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 South: Milwaukee
8
Merge slight left
81 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
11
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
12
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East-West Freeway
13
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East-West Freeway
14
Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
15
Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South
308 ft
·
13 sec
·
Jackson Street South
16
Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Saint Paul Avenue
17
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 132.9-mile trek in one go, as no formal stops are strictly necessary to reach Milwaukee. However, keeping your $18 fuel budget in mind, it is wise to ensure your tank is ready before leaving Clintonville to avoid unnecessary mid-route errands. Because the route is composed of local roads rather than high-speed highways, factor in potential traffic fluctuations that might affect your 2-hour and 9-minute duration. Focus on navigating the turns along the Highway 45 segments carefully, as the technical nature of these local roads demands a steady pace.
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 66.5 miles from Clintonville, WI, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
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 Clintonville, 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 Clintonville, WI
This is one driving day of about 132.9 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clintonville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.5 mi from Clintonville, WI · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Clintonville, 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
$20.19 one way
$40.37 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.25 | $44.51 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.09 | $50.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.53 | $59.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.95 | $6.38 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.63 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.61 | $8.51 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Milwaukee, WI
Evening in Milwaukee on Sunday
Local time
8:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clintonville, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 132.9 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Highway 45, US 45 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.5 miles from Clintonville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.19 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.
The drive from Clintonville, WI to Milwaukee, WI is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clintonville, WI to Milwaukee, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clintonville, WI to Milwaukee, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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