Origin
Ixonia, WI
Morning in Ixonia on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ixonia, WI to Milwaukee, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ixonia, WI
Tom Fisk
Milwaukee, WI
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Trip Overview
Ixonia, WI to Milwaukee, WI is 41.8 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 94, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive primarily takes you along interstate highways, making it a straightforward journey between two points in the Midwest. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit, with most of your time spent on the faster lanes. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning. Consider this a simple hop from one Wisconsin locale to another.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 34.4 mi | 39m |
| County Road F | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| East-West Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Marietta Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Milwaukee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Saint Paul Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 34.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ixonia, WI and Milwaukee, WI.
1
Start on Marietta Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Marietta Avenue
2
Turn right onto CTH F
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road F
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Merge onto I 94
34 mi
·
39 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 794
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East-West Freeway
Exit 310C
Toward I 794 East: Lakefront, Port of Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 1E
Toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
7
Turn slight right
309 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Jackson Street South
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Saint Paul Avenue
9
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 18; WI 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Ixonia, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 41.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
40.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 794 / East-West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 794 / East-West Freeway toward I 794 East: Lakefront, Port of Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 310C
Toward I 794 East: Lakefront, Port of Milwaukee
6
41.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1E
Toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
5
41.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Turn slight right toward Jackson Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Jackson Street South
5
41.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
East Saint Paul Avenue
Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.53 one way
$13.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.04 | $16.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Milwaukee on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Cloudy
W 15 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 12:10AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:18PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with an 85% share of the journey on interstates and freeways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 34.4 miles on I 94, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. Expect primarily fast-moving traffic on this route, minimizing slower local roads. The character remains fairly consistent, emphasizing efficiency and direct travel between your origin and destination in Wisconsin.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and County Road F. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near I 94.
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 41.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 5.8 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles (I 794 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles (I 794 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 US Trip Planner 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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