Origin
Newburg, WI
Morning in Newburg on Saturday
Local time
9:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newburg, WI to Milwaukee, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
32.2 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.
Newburg, WI
Tom Fisk
Milwaukee, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Newburg, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 32.2 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, State Highway 33, West Dekora Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 46m highway drive covering 32.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and State Highway 33. The longest continuous stretch is about 23 miles on I 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and State Highway 33. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Division Street.
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 32.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 (Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Division Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
WI 33 / State Highway 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
8
30.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
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 73A
Toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Ave...
6
31.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
North Water Street
Turn right onto North Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 23 mi | 27m |
| State Highway 33 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| West Dekora Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Green Bay Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Water Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Fond du Lac Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West McKinley Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Division Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 23 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newburg, WI and Milwaukee, WI.
1
Start on Salisbury Street
52 ft
·
7 sec
·
Salisbury Street
2
Turn left onto Division Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Division Street
3
Continue on Division Street
44 ft
·
6 sec
·
Division Street
4
Turn left onto WI 33
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 33
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
210 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Highway 33
6
Continue on WI 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 33
7
Continue on WI 33
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dekora Street
8
Continue on WI 33
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Green Bay Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
10
Merge onto I 43; WI 57
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 43; WI 57
11
Continue on I 43; WI 32; WI 57
20 mi
·
24 min
·
I 43; WI 32; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 73A
Toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto WI 145
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fond du Lac Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on West McKinley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West McKinley Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on East Knapp Street
484 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Knapp Street
16
Turn right onto North Water Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Water Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto East Mason Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Mason Street
18
Turn right onto US 18; WI 32
405 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 18; WI 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Newburg, WI · 23m 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 16.1 miles from Newburg, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milwaukee, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Milwaukee, 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
$5.03 one way
$10.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
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 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
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
Milwaukee, WI
Morning in Milwaukee on Saturday
Local time
9:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Sunny
W 15 to 20 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:43AM CDT until April 20 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:40AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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 Newburg, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 32.2 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, State Highway 33, West Dekora Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Newburg, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.03 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 32.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 (Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Newburg, WI to Milwaukee, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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