Cleveland, Ohio to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Milwaukee?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Milwaukee is 334.9 miles (538.9 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located WNW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 433.2 miles, taking about 8h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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.