Origin
Plymouth, WI
Morning in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
9:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, 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
1h 11m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, WI
Tom Fisk
Milwaukee, WI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward drive from Plymouth, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 52.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. Designed for a single day, this trip offers a convenient way to travel between two Midwest locations within the same state. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, it's an economical option for a short excursion. The route is primarily highway-focused, making for a predictable and efficient journey. You'll be on the road for a relatively short time, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 57 | 47.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| Eastern Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Mill Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Water Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Fond du Lac Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West McKinley Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Mill Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Mason Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 57
— 47.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, WI and Milwaukee, WI.
1
Start on East Main Street
202 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto Division Street
431 ft
·
24 sec
·
Division Street
3
Turn left onto CTH C; CTH E
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Mill Street
4
Turn right onto CTH C; CTH E
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Avenue
5
Turn right onto WI 57
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 57
6
Continue on WI 28; WI 57
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mill Street
7
Continue on WI 57
43 mi
·
54 min
·
State Highway 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 73A
Toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto WI 145
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fond du Lac Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on West McKinley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West McKinley Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on East Knapp Street
484 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Knapp Street
12
Turn right onto North Water Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Water Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto East Mason Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Mason Street
14
Turn right onto US 18; WI 32
405 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
15
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
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Plymouth, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Division Street
Turn right onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH C; CTH E / East Mill Street
Turn left onto CTH C; CTH E / East Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WI 57 / State Highway 57
Turn right onto WI 57 / State Highway 57
Navigation decision point
8
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 73A
Toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Ave...
6
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
North Water Street
Turn right onto North Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.15 one way
$16.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
9:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers Likely
W 10 to 15 mph
64% chance
Live forecast
66°F
Grafton, WI
26 mi in
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
25 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
1h 11m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 91% of the drive utilizing main roads like State Highway 57, Eastern Avenue, and North Mill Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 47.6 miles on State Highway 57, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. This isn't a winding country road adventure; rather, it's a direct and efficient path, minimizing complex navigation and maximizing your time. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, emphasizing speed and directness.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.6 mi on State Highway 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 57 and Eastern Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Division Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CTH C; CTH E / East Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.6 miles on State Highway 57. 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: near the start (Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CTH C; CTH E / East Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Navigation decision point.
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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