Durham, North Carolina to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

682.9 miles 1099.1 km · straight line
858.5 miles actual route 1381.7 km · driving distance
16h 43min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Milwaukee?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Milwaukee is 682.9 miles (1099.1 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 858.5 miles, taking about 16h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 43min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 4min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~21h 44min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM