Trip from Ettrick, WI to Milwaukee, WI

Drive Time

4h 18m

Distance

218.1 mi

351 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 5m ★

6 AM

4h 18m

8 AM

4h 45m

10 AM

4h 28m

12 PM

4h 25m

3 PM

4h 29m

5 PM

4h 43m

8 PM

4h 10m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ettrick, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 218.1 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, I 94, County Highway D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 108.4 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

109.1 miles from Ettrick, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 18m highway drive covering 218.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 108.4 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 108.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 94. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in near WI 54 / State Highway 54.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 218.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles (WI 54 / State Highway 54): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (WI 27; WI 71 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point; at 145.8 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

14.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | WI 54 / State Highway 54

At end of road, turn right onto WI 54 / State Highway 54

Navigation decision point

25.2 mi into trip | ~41m in | WI 27; WI 71 / State Highway 27

At end of road, turn right onto WI 27; WI 71 / State Highway 27

Navigation decision point

145.8 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee

216.5 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in | I 794 / East-West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 794 / East-West Freeway toward I 794 East: Lakefront, Port of Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 310C Toward I 794 East: Lakefront, Port of Milwaukee

217.4 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in

Take the exit toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street

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

Exit 1E Toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	108.4 mi	1h 56m
I 94	70.7 mi	1h 18m
County Highway D	8.3 mi	14m
State Highway 27	8 mi	10m
State Highway 71	7.6 mi	11m
County Road D	6.4 mi	11m
East Wisconsin Street	1.6 mi	2m
State Highway 108	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 108.4 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CTH D

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Main Street

Continue on CTH D

6.4 mi · 11 min · County Road D

Continue on CTH D

8.3 mi · 14 min · County Highway D

At end of road, turn right onto WI 54

0.3 mi · 22 sec · State Highway 54

Continue on WI 54

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Washington Street

Turn straight onto WI 108

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Sparta Street

Continue on WI 108

1.1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 108

Turn left onto WI 71

7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 71

At end of road, turn right onto WI 27; WI 71

8.0 mi · 10 min · State Highway 27

Continue on WI 27; WI 71

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Black River Street

Turn left onto West Montgomery Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · West Montgomery Street

Turn right onto WI 21

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Water Street

Turn left onto East Oak Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East Oak Street

At end of road, turn right onto East Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East Avenue

Turn left onto WI 16; WI 71

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street

Continue on WI 16; WI 71

0.2 mi · 24 sec · State Highway 16

Enter roundabout onto WI 16

109 ft · 6 sec · East Wisconsin Street

Continue on WI 16

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street

Continue on WI 16

0.2 mi · 17 sec · State Highway 16

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Merge onto I 90

108 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 90

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

71 mi · 1 hr 18 min · I 94

Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 794

1.0 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

Exit 310C Toward I 794 East: Lakefront, Port of Milwaukee Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 1E Toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street

Turn slight right

309 ft · 14 sec

Toward Jackson Street South Use the right lane.

Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

Turn right onto WI 32

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Arrive at destination

US 18; WI 32

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 109.1 miles from Ettrick, WI, or about 2h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.4 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 109.1 miles or 2h 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 33m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Ettrick, WI

This is one driving day of about 218.1 miles and 4h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ettrick, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 108.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 109.1 mi from Ettrick, WI · 2h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

109 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.1 miles from Ettrick, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.4 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.13 one way

$66.25 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$36.52	$73.04
premium	$4.80	$41.17	$82.35
diesel	$5.64	$48.45	$96.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65.4	0	$22.90	$10.47
Efficient EV	54.5	0	$19.08	$8.72
EV Truck/SUV	87.2	1	$30.53	$13.96

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 2 days ago

Origin

Ettrick, WI

Afternoon in Ettrick on Sunday

Local time

2:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Milwaukee, WI

Afternoon in Milwaukee on Sunday

Local time

2:54 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

3 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

4h 18m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ettrick, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 218.1 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, I 94, County Highway D. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 109.1 miles from Ettrick, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Ettrick, WI to Milwaukee, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Ettrick, WI to Milwaukee, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Milwaukee, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ettrick, WI

Milwaukee, WI

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 18m on the road

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