Buffalo Grove to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

61.4 miles 98.8 km · straight line
69.5 miles actual route 111.9 km · driving distance
1h 24min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Buffalo Grove from Milwaukee?

The distance from Buffalo Grove to Milwaukee is 61.4 miles (98.8 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located N of Buffalo Grove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 69.5 miles, taking about 1h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo Grove in Illinois and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 24min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 41min $6–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo Grove & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Buffalo Grove
42.15°N, 87.96°W
America/Chicago
207m 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 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 405.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM