Baltimore to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

641.3 miles 1032.1 km · straight line
790.2 miles actual route 1271.7 km · driving distance
14h 50min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Milwaukee?

The distance from Baltimore to Milwaukee is 641.3 miles (1032.1 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located WNW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 790.2 miles, taking about 14h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 50min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 48min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~19h 17min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM