Cincinnati to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

324.3 miles 521.9 km · straight line
377.5 miles actual route 607.6 km · driving distance
7h 26min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Milwaukee?

The distance from Cincinnati to Milwaukee is 324.3 miles (521.9 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NNW of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.5 miles, taking about 7h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 26min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 55min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 4min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM