Arlington, Texas to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

869.7 miles 1399.7 km · straight line
1026.8 miles actual route 1652.4 km · driving distance
19h 3min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Milwaukee?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Milwaukee is 869.7 miles (1399.7 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NNE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1026.8 miles, taking about 19h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 3min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 52min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~24h 46min $123–$359* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 290 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM