Baton Rouge to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baton Rouge from Milwaukee?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Milwaukee is 888.2 miles (1429.5 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located N of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1002.5 miles, taking about 18h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Baton Rouge 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.