Origin
Rochester, WI
Afternoon in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
12:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, 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
37m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, WI
Tom Fisk
Milwaukee, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rochester, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 29.9 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Avenue, Milwaukee Avenue, Highway 36 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Milwaukee Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 36 | — | — |
| Loomis Road | — | — |
| West Loomis Road | — | — |
| I 43 North | — | — |
| Airport Freeway | — | — |
| I 43 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, WI and Milwaukee, WI.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Washington Avenue
3
Turn left onto Milwaukee Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
4
Continue on State Highway 36
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 36
5
Continue on Loomis Road
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Loomis Road
6
Continue on West Loomis Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Loomis Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 43 North, I 894 East, I 41 South
8
Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
10
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North-South Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 794 East: Lakefront
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 794 East: Lakefront
12
Keep slight right to continue on Plankington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Plankington Avenue
13
Keep slight right to continue on Plankinton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Plankinton Avenue
14
Continue on North Plankinton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Plankinton Avenue
15
Turn right onto West Michigan Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Michigan Street
16
Turn left onto North Milwaukee Street
502 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 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 | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
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
Afternoon in Milwaukee on Saturday
Local time
12:37 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
1 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
37m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
29.9 mi in 37m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Washington Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rochester, WI to Milwaukee, WI is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rochester, WI to Milwaukee, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rochester, WI to Milwaukee, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milwaukee, WI before heading back.
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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