Algonquin to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

63.5 miles 102.2 km · straight line
77.8 miles actual route 125.2 km · driving distance
1h 50min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Algonquin from Milwaukee?

The distance from Algonquin to Milwaukee is 63.5 miles (102.2 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NNE of Algonquin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 77.8 miles, taking about 1h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Algonquin in Illinois and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Algonquin and Milwaukee. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Algonquin to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 50min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 12min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Algonquin & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Algonquin
42.17°N, 88.29°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 392.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM