Origin
Rhine, WI
Late night in Rhine on Wednesday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhine, WI to Milwaukee, WI
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
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6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhine, WI
Birgit Böllinger
Milwaukee, WI
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Trip Overview
This 58.9-mile drive from Rhine to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Designed for a single day, it's a convenient option for a quick getaway or a trip to the city. The route is primarily on highways, making up 94% of the journey, and you can anticipate a fuel cost of around $9. Given its short distance and highway focus, this drive is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. Both locations are situated in the Midwest region of the United States.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.5 miles from Rhine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 58.9-mile journey. The majority of your travel will be on State Highway 57, North Mill Street, and County Road MM, with 94% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter one significant uninterrupted stretch of 55.6 miles on State Highway 57, offering a consistent pace. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficiency and steady progress rather than winding backroads or frequent town navigations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 57 and North Mill Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near WI 57 / State Highway 57.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Navigation decision point; at 57.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 miles (WI 145 / West Fond du Lac Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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WI 57 / State Highway 57
Turn right onto WI 57 / State Highway 57
Navigation decision point
8
57.1 mi into trip
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~1h 16m 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...
4
57.3 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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WI 145 / West Fond du Lac Avenue
Turn left onto WI 145 / West Fond du Lac Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
58.2 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
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North Water Street
Turn right onto North Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
58.7 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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East Mason Street
Turn left onto East Mason Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 57 | 55.6 mi | 1h 13m |
| North Mill Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| County Road MM | 0.7 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 |
| East Mason Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Knapp Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 57
— 55.6 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhine, WI and Milwaukee, WI.
1
Start on CTH MM
0.7 mi
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1 min
·
County Road MM
2
Turn right onto WI 57
12 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 57
3
Continue on WI 28; WI 57
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mill Street
4
Continue on WI 57
43 mi
·
54 min
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State Highway 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Turn left onto WI 145
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fond du Lac Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on West McKinley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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West McKinley Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on East Knapp Street
484 ft
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18 sec
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East Knapp Street
9
Turn right onto North Water Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Water Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto East Mason Street
0.1 mi
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29 sec
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East Mason Street
11
Turn right onto US 18; WI 32
405 ft
·
13 sec
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North Milwaukee Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 18; WI 32
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over an hour, this 58.9-mile trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, as there's no need to break up this short drive. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour in Milwaukee and to have ample daylight for your journey. Since the drive is primarily highway, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on State Highway 57, and plan your stops accordingly. The estimated fuel cost is about $9.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.5 miles from Rhine, WI, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58.9 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.5 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milwaukee, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rhine, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rhine, WI
This is one driving day of about 58.9 miles and 1h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rhine, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 57 for about 55.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.5 mi from Rhine, WI · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Rhine, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milwaukee, WI
The final approach into Milwaukee, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Milwaukee, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.21 one way
$18.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Late night in Milwaukee on Wednesday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1h 21m 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 Rhine, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 57, North Mill Street, County Road MM. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 miles from Rhine, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.21 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 straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Navigation decision point; at 57.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 miles (WI 145 / West Fond du Lac Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rhine, WI to Milwaukee, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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