Origin
Milwaukee, WI
Morning in Milwaukee on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Milwaukee, WI to Newburg, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Newburg, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Milwaukee, WI to Newburg, WI covers 32.3 miles and takes about 45m 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, State Highway 33, I 43 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 $5.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 32.3 miles, with most of the trip on North-South Freeway and State Highway 33. 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 16 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and State Highway 33. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Wisconsin Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 32.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (East Wisconsin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Plankinton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Wisconsin Avenue
Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Plankinton Avenue
Turn right onto North Plankinton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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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
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 96
Toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
6
28 mi into trip
|
~38m in
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WI 33 / State Highway 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Newburg, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Washington along the way.
Port Washington
24.8 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 20.1 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 33 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| I 43 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| West Dekora Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Green Bay Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Kilbourn Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Wisconsin Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Plankinton Avenue | 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 Newburg, 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
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 43; WI 57
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 96
Toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto WI 33
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Green Bay Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto WI 33
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dekora Street
11
Continue on WI 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 33
12
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 33
13
Continue on WI 33
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 33
14
Turn slight right onto Division Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Division Street
15
Turn right onto Salisbury Street
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Salisbury Street
16
Arrive at destination
Salisbury Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Milwaukee, WI · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Milwaukee, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newburg, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Newburg, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.05 one way
$10.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.22 | $12.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Newburg, WI
Morning in Newburg on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Newburg, WI covers 32.3 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North-South Freeway, State Highway 33, I 43. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 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 $5.05 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 32.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (East Wisconsin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Plankinton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Milwaukee, WI to Newburg, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Washington 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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