Elk Grove Village to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

71.6 miles 115.2 km · straight line
81.2 miles actual route 130.7 km · driving distance
1h 42min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Elk Grove Village from Milwaukee?

The distance from Elk Grove Village to Milwaukee is 71.6 miles (115.2 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located N of Elk Grove Village. By car, the driving distance is approximately 81.2 miles, taking about 1h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Elk Grove Village 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 Elk Grove Village 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 Elk Grove Village to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 42min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 2min $6–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 37min $10–$28* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elk Grove Village & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Elk Grove Village
42.00°N, 87.97°W
America/Chicago
209m 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 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 347.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM