Milwaukee, WI Road Trips

Milwaukee, WI serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 33 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 117 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Milwaukee, WI head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in and county seat of Milwaukee County, and largest city in State of Wisconsin, United States

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Trip Routes

93

Longest Drive

349.7 mi

Hayward, WI

Quickest Drive

20m

Brookfield, WI

Plan Around Milwaukee, WI

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Milwaukee, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Hayward, WI to Milwaukee, WI 349.7 mi · 6h 32m Amery, WI to Milwaukee, WI 317.7 mi · 6h Clayton, WI to Milwaukee, WI 313 mi · 5h 57m Hammond, WI to Milwaukee, WI 297.2 mi · 5h 26m

Continue From Milwaukee, WI

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Milwaukee, WI to Balsam Lake, WI 329.5 mi · 6h 17m Milwaukee, WI to Red Cedar, WI 269.6 mi · 5h 5m Milwaukee, WI to Saint Germain, WI 266.7 mi · 5h 21m Milwaukee, WI to Crescent, WI 260.8 mi · 5h 2m

Trips from Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee, WI to Balsam Lake, WI

329.5 mi 6h 17m

Milwaukee, WI to Red Cedar, WI

269.6 mi 5h 5m

Milwaukee, WI to Saint Germain, WI

266.7 mi 5h 21m

Milwaukee, WI to Crescent, WI

260.8 mi 5h 2m

Milwaukee, WI to Athens, WI

212.8 mi 4h 8m

Milwaukee, WI to Brice Prairie, WI

212.6 mi 3h 58m

Milwaukee, WI to La Crosse, WI

210.7 mi 3h 58m

Milwaukee, WI to North La Crosse, WI

207.9 mi 3h 49m

Milwaukee, WI to Pine River, WI

201.7 mi 3h 59m

Milwaukee, WI to Garfield, WI

152 mi 3h 1m

Milwaukee, WI to Montello, WI

131.2 mi 2h 28m

Milwaukee, WI to Black Creek, WI

120.8 mi 2h 25m

Milwaukee, WI to Baraboo, WI

116.9 mi 2h 17m

Milwaukee, WI to New London, WI

116.5 mi 2h 17m

Milwaukee, WI to Allouez, WI

113.6 mi 2h 10m

Milwaukee, WI to Appleton, WI

106.8 mi 2h 3m

Milwaukee, WI to Poynette, WI

94.8 mi 1h 52m

Milwaukee, WI to Lodi, WI

94.5 mi 1h 48m

Driving from Milwaukee, WI

Expect an average of 117 miles and about 2h 18m behind the wheel when leaving Milwaukee, WI. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 330 miles (6h 17m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Milwaukee, WI include Balsam Lake, WI (329.5 mi, 6h 17m), Red Cedar, WI (269.6 mi, 5h 5m), Saint Germain, WI (266.7 mi, 5h 21m), Crescent, WI (260.8 mi, 5h 2m), and Athens, WI (212.8 mi, 4h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 117-mile drive from Milwaukee, WI, expect to burn about 4.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 33 mapped routes leaving Milwaukee, WI and 60 routes heading into Milwaukee, WI, covering 93 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 330 miles.

The longest mapped route from Milwaukee, WI covers 330 miles and takes approximately 6h 17m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Milwaukee, WI runs about 117 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Milwaukee, WI include Balsam Lake, WI, Red Cedar, WI, Saint Germain, WI and Crescent, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.