Atlanta to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

669.4 miles 1077.3 km · straight line
772.9 miles actual route 1243.8 km · driving distance
15h 4min estimated drive time
$74 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
345° NNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Milwaukee?

The distance from Atlanta to Milwaukee is 669.4 miles (1077.3 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 772.9 miles, taking about 15h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 4min $74 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 5min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~19h 35min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM