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Trip from Milwaukee, WI to Yorkville, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

27.8 mi

45 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

Milwaukee, WI

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Downtown Yorkville, WI, WI

Yorkville, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Milwaukee to Yorkville is 27.8 miles and takes about 37 minutes via the North-South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and Wisconsin, making it an easy day trip. The drive is primarily on highways, so expect a straightforward journey with minimal fuss. It’s a quick hop that’s perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North-South Freeway 21.6 mi 26m
Washington Avenue 3.8 mi 5m
East-West Freeway 0.2 mi <1m
63rd Drive 0.2 mi <1m
North Jackson Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Wisconsin Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Old Yorkville Road <0.1 mi <1m
North Milwaukee Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North-South Freeway — 21.6 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee, WI and Yorkville, WI.

1

Start on US 18; WI 32

45 ft · 8 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

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 794 West Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 794

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East-West Freeway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 1B-C Toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 43 South, I 94: Chicago Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto I 43; I 94

4.7 mi · 6 min · North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
10

Continue on I 94

17 mi · 19 min · North-South Freeway
Exit 316-319 Toward WIS 94 East, US 41: Layton Ave, College Ave, Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 333 Toward WI 20: Racine, Mount Pleasant Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

259 ft · 10 sec
Toward WI 20 West, I 41 Alternate South, I 94 East: Waterford, Sheriff's Substation
13

Turn right onto WI 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Enter roundabout onto WI 20

96 ft · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
15

Continue on WI 20

3.2 mi · 4 min · Washington Avenue
16

Turn right onto 63rd Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · 63rd Drive
17

Turn right onto Old Yorkville Road

196 ft · 14 sec · Old Yorkville Road
18

Turn left

62 ft · 4 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 794 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right / right lanes. Toward I 794 West
7
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1B-C Toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay
9
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 43 South, I 94: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1B Toward I 43 South, I 94: Chicago
8
23.4 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward WI 20: Racine, Mount Pleasant

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 333 Toward WI 20: Racine, Mount Pleasant
7
23.7 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WI 20 West, I 41 Alternate South, I 94 East: Waterford, Sheriff's Substation

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WI 20 West, I 41 Alternate South, I 94 E...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.35 one way

$8.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.77 $9.54
premium $4.89 $5.35 $10.70
diesel $5.61 $6.14 $12.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 8.3 0 $2.92 $1.33
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.43 $1.11
EV Truck/SUV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Milwaukee, WI

Late night in Milwaukee on Sunday

Local time

5:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Partly Sunny

W 15 to 20 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:17AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 10:13AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Yorkville, WI

Late night in Yorkville on Sunday

Local time

5:14 AM

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

4 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

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 route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 79% of it on major freeways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.6 miles on the North-South Freeway, meaning a good portion of the drive will be at higher speeds. The main roads include the North-South Freeway, Washington Avenue, and the East-West Freeway, suggesting a transition between different types of high-speed roadways. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience for most of the 37-minute journey.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on North-South Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and Washington Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 27.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Milwaukee, WI and Yorkville, WI, road signs point toward Wis 94 East, Chicago, Mount Pleasant and Sheriff's Substation.

Wis 94 East

6.8 mi in | ~11m | via I 94

Chicago

6.8 mi in | ~11m | via I 94

Mount Pleasant

23.4 mi in | ~30m

Sheriff's Substation

23.7 mi in | ~30m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.8 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 (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on North-South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Yorkville, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yorkville, 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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