Austin, Texas to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1035.6 miles 1666.6 km · straight line
1196.4 miles actual route 1925.4 km · driving distance
22h 9min estimated drive time
$115 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Milwaukee?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Milwaukee is 1035.6 miles (1666.6 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NNE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1196.4 miles, taking about 22h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, 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 Austin, Texas to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 9min $115 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 35min $96–$179* Budget
Train ~28h 48min $144–$419* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 345 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM