Highland Park to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

59.5 miles 95.7 km · straight line
64.2 miles actual route 103.3 km · driving distance
1h 19min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
355° N bearing direction

How far is Highland Park from Milwaukee?

The distance from Highland Park to Milwaukee is 59.5 miles (95.7 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located N of Highland Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 64.2 miles, taking about 1h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Highland Park 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 19min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 35min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Highland Park & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Highland Park
42.18°N, 87.80°W
America/Chicago
212m 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 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 418.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM