Buffalo, New York to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456.4 miles 734.5 km · straight line
622.2 miles actual route 1001.4 km · driving distance
11h 57min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Milwaukee?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Milwaukee is 456.4 miles (734.5 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located W of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 622.2 miles, taking about 11h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York 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 Buffalo, New York 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, New York to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 57min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 20min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~11h 21min $75–$218* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM