Origin
Milwaukee, WI
Night in Milwaukee on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milwaukee, WI to Big Bend, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milwaukee, WI
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Big Bend, WI
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Trip Overview
This quick 24.2-mile drive from Milwaukee to Big Bend, Wisconsin, will only take about 34 minutes, making it a perfect short excursion. Since it's a single-day trip with minimal mileage, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a very reasonable $4, which is ideal for a budget-conscious traveler. You'll primarily navigate through East Wisconsin Avenue and North Jackson Street before merging onto I-794 West. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar drive through Wisconsin. The overall feel is that of a local, turn-heavy journey rather than an open highway cruise.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Wisconsin Avenue | — | — |
| North Jackson Street | — | — |
| I 794 West | — | — |
| East-West Freeway | — | — |
| I 41 | — | — |
| I 41 South | — | — |
| Zoo Freeway | — | — |
| I 43 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Wisconsin Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee, WI and Big Bend, WI.
1
Start on North Milwaukee Street
46 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
2
Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Wisconsin Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Jackson Street
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 794 West
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 794 West
5
Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East-West Freeway
6
Continue on East-West Freeway
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East-West Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
10
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Zoo Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
12
Take the exit slight right toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
13
Turn straight onto Big Bend Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Bend Drive
14
Continue on Clark Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Clark Street
15
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
518 ft
·
25 sec
·
Maple Avenue
16
Turn right onto Jackson Parkway
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jackson Parkway
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Big Bend, WI
Night in Big Bend on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a local, turn-heavy drive for this short trip, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but given the total mileage, you'll likely be making frequent turns and adjustments. This means you'll be engaging with the local road network for the majority of your journey. The character of the drive will likely involve navigating through urban and suburban areas, with a focus on local streets and intersections rather than long, open stretches of highway.
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: East Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee, WI to Big Bend, WI is easy. At 34m 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 Milwaukee, WI to Big Bend, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 24.2 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 (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 Milwaukee, WI to Big Bend, 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 Big Bend, 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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