Origin
Rhine, WI
Late night in Rhine on Sunday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rhine, 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 21m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rhine, WI
Birgit Böllinger
Milwaukee, WI
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Trip Overview
This 58.9-mile drive from Rhine to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Designed for a single day, it's a convenient option for a quick getaway or a trip to the city. The route is primarily on highways, making up 94% of the journey, and you can anticipate a fuel cost of around $9. Given its short distance and highway focus, this drive is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. Both locations are situated in the Midwest region of the United States.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 57 | 55.6 mi | 1h 13m |
| North Mill Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| County Road MM | 0.7 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 Mason Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Knapp Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 57
— 55.6 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhine, WI and Milwaukee, WI.
1
Start on CTH MM
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road MM
2
Turn right onto WI 57
12 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 57
3
Continue on WI 28; WI 57
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mill Street
4
Continue on WI 57
43 mi
·
54 min
·
State Highway 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Turn left onto WI 145
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fond du Lac Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on West McKinley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West McKinley Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on East Knapp Street
484 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Knapp Street
9
Turn right onto North Water Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Water Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto East Mason Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Mason Street
11
Turn right onto US 18; WI 32
405 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
12
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
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Rhine, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 58.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 57 / State Highway 57
Turn right onto WI 57 / State Highway 57
Navigation decision point
8
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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...
4
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
WI 145 / West Fond du Lac Avenue
Turn left onto WI 145 / West Fond du Lac Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
North Water Street
Turn right onto North Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
East Mason Street
Turn left onto East Mason Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.21 one way
$18.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Milwaukee on Sunday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Port Washington, WI
29 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
3 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
1h 21m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 58.9-mile journey. The majority of your travel will be on State Highway 57, North Mill Street, and County Road MM, with 94% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter one significant uninterrupted stretch of 55.6 miles on State Highway 57, offering a consistent pace. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficiency and steady progress rather than winding backroads or frequent town navigations.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.6 mi on State Highway 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 57 and North Mill Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near WI 57 / State Highway 57.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Navigation decision point; at 57.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 miles (WI 145 / West Fond du Lac Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.6 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: at 0.7 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Navigation decision point; at 57.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 miles (WI 145 / West Fond du Lac Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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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