Appleton to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

88.2 miles 142 km · straight line
106.9 miles actual route 172 km · driving distance
2h 4min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Milwaukee?

The distance from Appleton to Milwaukee is 88.2 miles (142 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located SSE of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 106.9 miles, taking about 2h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

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 Appleton 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 Appleton to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 4min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 29min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~1h 58min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 282.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM