Milwaukee to Maple Bluff is 77.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 34 minutes via East-West Freeway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive through the Midwest, specifically within Wisconsin. Given its relatively short distance and highway focus, it's an ideal option for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making for an efficient journey. Plan for a quick and easy transition from your starting point to your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.8 miles from Milwaukee, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East-West Freeway
70.9 mi
1h 19m
WI 30
3.2 mi
4m
Aberg Avenue
1.4 mi
3m
Farwell Drive
0.3 mi
1m
North Sherman Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Butternut Road
0.3 mi
1m
Kensington Drive
0.2 mi
1m
Lakewood Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 70.9 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee, WI and Maple Bluff, WI.
1
Start on US 18; WI 32
45 ft·8 sec·North Milwaukee Street
2
Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·East Wisconsin Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·North Jackson Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward I 794 WestUse the straight / slight right / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 794
0.2 mi·21 sec·East-West Freeway
6
Continue on I 794
17 mi·21 min·East-West Freeway
Exit 1AToward I 94 West: MadisonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
54 mi·57 min·East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30
3.1 mi·3 min·WI 30
Exit 240Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, MadisonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto WI 30
458 ft·8 sec·WI 30
10
Continue on Aberg Avenue
1.4 mi·3 min·Aberg Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto North Sherman Avenue
0.3 mi·51 sec·North Sherman Avenue
12
Turn right onto Oxford Place
443 ft·20 sec·Oxford Place
13
Turn right onto Kensington Drive
0.2 mi·1 min·Kensington Drive
14
Turn left onto Fisk Place
0.1 mi·28 sec·Fisk Place
15
Turn right onto Lakewood Boulevard
0.2 mi·43 sec·Lakewood Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Farwell Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Farwell Drive
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Butternut Road
0.3 mi·59 sec·Butternut Road
18
Continue on Butternut Road
53 ft·2 sec·Butternut Road
19
Turn right onto Farwell Drive
123 ft·11 sec·Farwell Drive
20
Turn left onto Bay Avenue
129 ft·5 sec·Bay Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Bay Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this trip is only about 1 hour and 34 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Milwaukee in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to reach Maple Bluff with plenty of daylight remaining. With a fuel cost estimated at around $12, you won't need to worry too much about frequent refueling stops. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 70.9 miles on the East-West Freeway, so plan for a brief stop before or after this segment if you prefer to break up the driving. Keep an eye out for the transition to WI 30, as this marks the beginning of your final approach.
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 38.8 miles from Milwaukee, WI, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.8 miles or 46m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Bluff, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Milwaukee, WI
This is one driving day of about 77.7 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Milwaukee, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East-West Freeway for about 70.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 77.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North Jackson Street
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 794 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
Toward I 794 West
6
18 mi into trip|~23m in|I 94 / East-West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
71.5 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|WI 30
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30 toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 240
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janes...
5
77.6 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|Bay Avenue
Turn left onto Bay Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.15 one way
$24.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.34
$26.67
premium
$4.89
$14.95
$29.91
diesel
$5.61
$17.16
$34.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.3
0
$8.16
$3.73
Efficient EV
19.4
0
$6.80
$3.11
EV Truck/SUV
31.1
0
$10.88
$4.97
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Milwaukee, WI
Afternoon
in Milwaukee on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Sunny
W 15 to 20 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Maple Bluff, WI
Afternoon
in Maple Bluff on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Farmington, WI
39 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 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
1h 34m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 95% of the drive taking place on major roads. You'll be on the East-West Freeway for a significant stretch of 70.9 miles, offering a consistent driving experience. Expect a profile that leans heavily towards interstate travel, which means higher speeds and fewer distractions. The transition onto WI 30 and then Aberg Avenue will likely involve a slight change in pace as you approach your destination, but the majority of your time will be spent on the freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East-West Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 70.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and WI 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Jackson Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.7 miles you will encounter 16 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Milwaukee, WI to Maple Bluff, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
Madison
71.5 mi in|~1h 21m|via WI 30
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 77.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Milwaukee, WI to Maple Bluff, WI covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East-West Freeway, WI 30, Aberg 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 38.8 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 $12.15 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.7 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
On the drive from Milwaukee, WI to Maple Bluff, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
