Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
94.5 mi
152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Milwaukee, WI to Lodi, WI covers 94.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East-West Freeway, I 94, State Highway 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.9 miles on East-West Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.35 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
47.3 miles from Milwaukee, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 94.5 miles, with most of the trip on East-West Freeway and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.9 miles on East-West Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and I 94. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Jackson Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 794 West
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
On the drive from Milwaukee, WI to Lodi, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Eau Claire along the way.
Eau Claire
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Freeway | 70.9 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 94 | 18.2 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 60 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Portage Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Wisconsin Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Milwaukee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee, WI and Lodi, WI.
Start on US 18; WI 32
Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 794
Continue on I 794
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
Continue on WI 60
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
Continue on WI 60
Continue on WI 60
Turn left onto WI 113
Arrive at destination
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.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.3 miles or 55m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lodi, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee, WI
This is one driving day of about 94.5 miles and 1h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.3 mi from Milwaukee, WI · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.3 miles from Milwaukee, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before East-West Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.9 miles.
The final approach into Lodi, 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 Lodi, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.35 one way
$28.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| premium | $4.80 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.99 | $41.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.92 | $4.54 |
| Efficient EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.23 | $6.05 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Milwaukee on Saturday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Lodi on Saturday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
47 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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