Downers Grove to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.1 miles 137 km · straight line
93.9 miles actual route 151.1 km · driving distance
1h 56min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Downers Grove from Milwaukee?

The distance from Downers Grove to Milwaukee is 85.1 miles (137 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located N of Downers Grove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 93.9 miles, taking about 1h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Downers 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 Downers 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 Downers Grove to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 56min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 19min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 50min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Downers Grove & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Downers Grove
41.81°N, 88.01°W
America/Chicago
226m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 292.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM