Gurnee to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

46.2 miles 74.3 km · straight line
49.4 miles actual route 79.5 km · driving distance
1h 0min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
360° N bearing direction

How far is Gurnee from Milwaukee?

The distance from Gurnee to Milwaukee is 46.2 miles (74.3 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located N of Gurnee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 49.4 miles, taking about 1h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Gurnee in Illinois and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Gurnee 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 Gurnee to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 0min $5 - $6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Gurnee & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Gurnee
42.37°N, 87.90°W
America/Chicago
207m 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 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 539.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM