Origin
Milwaukee, WI
Night in Milwaukee on Thursday
Local time
9:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milwaukee, WI to Ozaukee County, WI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Ozaukee County, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Milwaukee, WI to Ozaukee County, WI covers 28.2 miles and takes about 38m 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, County Highway LL 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 $4.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 28.2 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 20 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 I 43. You will hit about 12 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 28.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (West Kilbourn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
|
~0m in
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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.
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
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 Ozaukee County, 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 |
| I 43 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| County Highway LL | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Green Bay Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Highway KK | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Kilbourn Avenue | 0.3 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 Ozaukee County, 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
·
15 sec
Exit 96
Toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto East Green Bay Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
11
Continue on WI 33
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
109 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
13
Continue on WI 33
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
14
Continue on WI 33
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
State Highway 33
15
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
16
Enter roundabout onto CTH LL
216 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Highway LL
17
Continue on CTH LL
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway LL
18
Turn right onto CTH KK
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
County Highway KK
19
Turn left
164 ft
·
12 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Ozaukee County, WI
Night in Ozaukee County on Thursday
Local time
9:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
3 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
38m 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 Ozaukee County, WI covers 28.2 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North-South Freeway, I 43, County Highway LL. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 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 $4.41 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 28.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (West Kilbourn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Milwaukee, WI to Ozaukee County, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Washington along the way.
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