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Trip from Milwaukee, WI to Cedar Grove, 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 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
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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Trip Overview

The drive from Milwaukee, WI to Cedar Grove, 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 North-South Freeway, I 43, East Union Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on North-South Freeway. 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 Milwaukee, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 53m highway drive covering 42.7 miles, with most of the trip on North-South Freeway and I 43. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.1 miles on North-South Freeway.

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.
North-South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

797 ft 615 ft

Total Climb

418 ft

Total Descent

333 ft

Highest Point

797 ft

~26.7 mi in

Elevation Range

182 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and I 43. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Wisconsin Avenue.

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: near the start (East Wisconsin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Plankinton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (West Kilbourn Avenue): 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.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Wisconsin Avenue

Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Plankinton Avenue

Turn right onto North Plankinton Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Kilbourn Avenue

Turn left onto West Kilbourn Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 43 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 43 North
6
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 43 / North-South Freeway

Merge onto I 43 / North-South Freeway toward I 43 North: Green Bay

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 43 North: Green Bay

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North-South Freeway 20.1 mi 24m
I 43 19.3 mi 20m
East Union Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Sauk Trail Road 0.4 mi <1m
West Kilbourn Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
WI 32 0.3 mi <1m
East Wisconsin Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
South Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North-South Freeway — 20.1 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 18; WI 32

45 ft · 5 sec · North Milwaukee Street
2

Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue
3

Turn right onto North Plankinton Avenue

0.2 mi · 36 sec · North Plankinton Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Turn left onto West Kilbourn Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · West Kilbourn Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 43 North Use the straight lane.
6

Merge onto I 43

20 mi · 24 min · North-South Freeway
Toward I 43 North: Green Bay Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 43; WI 57

19 mi · 20 min · I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto WI 32

0.3 mi · 33 sec · WI 32
Toward WI 32, CTH LL: Cedar Grove
9

Turn left onto WI 32

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Sauk Trail Road
10

Continue on WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Union Avenue
11

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · South Main Street
12

Turn right onto Center Avenue

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Center Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Center Avenue

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 Milwaukee, WI, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.1 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 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee, WI

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

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Milwaukee, 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 North-South Freeway for about 20.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.4 mi from Milwaukee, WI · 28m 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 Milwaukee, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cedar Grove, WI

The final approach into Cedar Grove, 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 Cedar Grove, 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

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

Destination

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

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

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 Milwaukee, WI to Cedar Grove, 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 North-South Freeway, I 43, East Union Avenue. 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 Milwaukee, 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: near the start (East Wisconsin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Plankinton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (West Kilbourn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Milwaukee, WI to Cedar Grove, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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