Origin
Raymond, WI
Afternoon in Raymond on Friday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raymond, WI to Milwaukee, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Raymond, WI
Tom Fisk
Milwaukee, WI
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Trip Overview
Raymond, WI to Milwaukee, WI is 21.2 miles and takes about 34m via North-South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Wisconsin and the Midwest, making it an easy, quick trip. You'll spend most of your time on the North-South Freeway, a common experience for many Midwest drives. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a long commitment of time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the journey on faster roads like the North-South Freeway. You'll encounter stretches like 7 Mile Road and County Highway U, but the main artery will be the North-South Freeway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 14.4 miles on the North-South Freeway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. Expect a straightforward driving experience with minimal complexity on this relatively short, highway-centric route.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 14.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and 7 Mile Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
8
13.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 94 / North-South Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / North-South Freeway toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 794 East: Lakefront
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 310C
Toward I 794 East: Lakefront
8
20 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Plankington Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D
Toward Plankington Avenue
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
West Michigan Street
Turn right onto West Michigan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 14.4 mi | 18m |
| 7 Mile Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| County Highway U | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Michigan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Plankinton Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Milwaukee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 5 Mile Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 14.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raymond, WI and Milwaukee, WI.
1
Start on West 5 Mile Road
67 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 5 Mile Road
2
Turn left onto CTH U
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
County Highway U
3
Enter roundabout onto 7 Mile Road
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
7 Mile Road
4
Continue on 7 Mile Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
7 Mile Road
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
6
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
North-South Freeway
Toward I 43 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 310C
Toward I 794 East: Lakefront
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 1D
Toward Plankington Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 1D
Toward Plankinton Avenue
11
Continue on North Plankinton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Plankinton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto West Michigan Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Michigan Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 18; WI 32
500 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 18; WI 32
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Milwaukee on Friday
Local time
12:51 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
34m 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 Raymond, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 21.2 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North-South Freeway, 7 Mile Road, County Highway U. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Raymond, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.31 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (I 94 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Raymond, 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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