Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milwaukee, WI
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The drive from Milwaukee, WI to Lebanon, WI covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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, County Road F, County Road SC for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.3 miles on East-West Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 50.7 miles, with most of the trip on East-West Freeway and County Road F. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.3 miles on East-West Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and County Road F. 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
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.7 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
Take the exit toward CTH F: Sullivan, Ixonia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto WI 16
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Milwaukee, WI and Lebanon, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Sullivan and Ixonia.
Cth F: Sullivan
Ixonia
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Freeway | 35.3 mi | 41m |
| County Road F | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| County Road SC | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| County Highway R | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| WI 16 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| American Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Wisconsin Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee, WI and Lebanon, 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
Take the exit
Turn right onto CTH B; CTH F
Continue on CTH F
Enter roundabout onto WI 16
Continue on WI 16
Turn right onto CTH SC
At end of road, turn right onto CTH R
Turn left onto CTH MM
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Milwaukee, WI · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Milwaukee, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lebanon, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.93 one way
$15.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.76 | $19.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Milwaukee on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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