Origin
Ozaukee County, WI
Night in Ozaukee County on Thursday
Local time
9:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ozaukee County, WI to Milwaukee, WI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.3 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 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ozaukee County, WI
Tom Fisk
Milwaukee, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ozaukee County, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 28.3 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, County Highway LL, East Green Bay Avenue 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 $4.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 28.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and County Highway LL. 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 22 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 County Highway LL. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near WI 33 / East Green Bay 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 28.3 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: at 2.7 miles (WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
8
26.4 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
27.6 mi into trip
|
~37m 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 |
| County Highway LL | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Green Bay Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Water Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Fond du Lac Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Highway KK | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 23 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ozaukee County, WI and Milwaukee, WI.
1
Start on this road
164 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CTH KK
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Highway KK
3
Turn left onto CTH LL
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway LL
4
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
5
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
6
Continue on WI 33
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
State Highway 33
7
Continue on WI 33
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
9
Continue on WI 33
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
11
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
13
Merge onto I 43; WI 57
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 43; WI 57
14
Continue on I 43; WI 32; WI 57
20 mi
·
24 min
·
I 43; WI 32; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Turn left onto WI 145
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fond du Lac Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on West McKinley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West McKinley Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on East Knapp Street
484 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Knapp Street
19
Turn right onto North Water Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Water Street
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto East Mason Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Mason Street
21
Turn right onto US 18; WI 32
405 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 18; WI 32
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
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 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
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
Milwaukee, WI
Night in Milwaukee on Thursday
Local time
9:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 Ozaukee County, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 28.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, County Highway LL, East Green Bay 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 14.1 miles from Ozaukee County, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.42 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 28.3 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: at 2.7 miles (WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Ozaukee County, WI to Milwaukee, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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